85 pesticides banned in ontario

"New Canadian Regulations Prohibit 85 Lawn and Garden Pesticides"
March 4, 2009

source: The star Ontario

Summary: "The Ontario government is set to announce sweeping new regulations that will prohibit the use of 85 chemical substances, found in roughly 250 lawn and garden products, from use on neighborhood lawns."

The prohibiting of these products seems to be the last step in the act that was proposed. Its nice to know that something is actually taking action rather than just making a proposal. This may affect my because its banning cosmetic products. Things such as house cleaners that I may take advantage of now may stop selling. It is a good thing but it may take some adjusting depending on what products are banned I guess. Weed killers may also be banned resulting in unhealthy looking lawns in the neighborhood. (at least in Ontario as of now). "However, golf courses and sports fields remain exempt. The use of pesticides for public health safety (e.g. mosquito control) is also exempt." I found this to be interesting...sports teams can use pesticides but our lawns at home must use alternatives? Shouldn't sports fields be included they are still harmful. These actions will probably take place around mid April just in time for spring! I don't know how the government will be able to ban the use of these products in homes that currently have them though...It may take time to have an affect.