Pesticides are used to control, destroy, repel or attract pests and can be used safely by following the label directions. The label specifies the correct use of the product, mitigating risks to human health and the environment. The label is a legal document that must be followed.
Pesticides are needed to manage pests that can impact food supplies, the environment, public health and the economy. Pesticides can include herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, plant growth regulators, insect growth regulators, algaecides and rodenticides.
Responsibility for the regulation of pesticides in Canada is shared by both the federal and provincial governments. You may need to contact different entities depending on the situation.
Pesticide use in Saskatchewan is regulated federally and provincially.
The Ministry of Agriculture subscribes to FieldWatch, a collaborative, web-based mapping and communication tool designed to enhance the coordination between specialty crop producers, beekeepers, and pesticide applicators.
Pesticide application by a drone is an emerging technology. Learn more about regulatory and safety requirements.
Pesticides must be handled, used and disposed of properly to minimize the risk to human health and the environment.
It is important to dispose of treated seeds properly.
This guide outlines key strategies for managing spray drift, covering environmental and technical practices to minimize risks and advanced technologies to reduce dispersion.