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2009 Program Overview Report Now Available!

The 2009 Program Overview Report is now on-line. 

This report provides a 21 page summary of the Pesticide By-Law related activities and programs which were carried out during the 2009 season.

Best wishes for a healthy and sustainable 2010!

European Fire Ant

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has identified the European Fire Ant, (Myrmica rubra Linnaeus), as present in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario, and is known to be present in the North Eastern United States.

A webpage containing information on the European Fire Ant (species identification, nesting habits, control measures, etc.) has been prepared for residents.

For further information please contact Clean Nova Scotia's Green Line at 420-6593.

Ant Control

Information on Ant Control is available through Clean Nova Scotia.

Chinch Bug Brochure

Clean Nova Scotia and HRM are pleased to offer residents a Chinch Bug brochure containing information and tips on identification, treatment and prevention.

For further information regarding the brochure, as well as sustainable landscape maintenance, please contact Clean Nova Scotia's Green Line at 420-6593 or visit www.clean.ns.ca/pesticides.

How Do You Report a Suspected Violation of the Pesticide By-Law?

HRM has received some enquiries from the public regarding reporting suspected violations of the Pesticide By-Law.

The conditions that must be met for a pesticide permit/ application can be found in the Pesticide By-Law (P-800) on this website.

If you see a suspected violation of the Pesticide By-Law, simply call the HRM Call Centre at 490-4000. They will record the call and forward it on to the By-Law Enforcement office for investigation.

Thank you for your assistance.

Good Gardening!