Esquimalt's Pesticide Use Reduction Bylaw, 2008, No. 2686, which regulates the use of Pesticides within the Township of Esquimalt came in to full force and effect on July 14, 2009. The intent of this bylaw is to ban the use of Pesticides which pose a risk to the natural environment including the air, land and water. The unlawful application of Pesticides within the Township of Esquimalt can result in fines.
Alternatives to pesticides do exist, many local retailers have environmentally safe products available.
Click here to view an Information Sheet on the Pesticide Reduction Bylaw.
Click here for more information on Pesticide Reduction, Disposal and Steps to a Healthy Lawn.
Click here to download a copy of the Pesticide Use Reduction Bylaw.
For more information please contact:
Bylaw Enforcement, Township of Esquimalt
Tel: 250-414-7106