Pesticide Use Control Bylaw

Category: Community Standards

Bylaw Number: 6788

Regulates the use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes.

Delta's Pesticide Use Control Bylaw No. 6788, 2009 to reduce the unnecessary application of chemical pesticides on residential and municipally owned land within Delta is now in effect. The bylaw prohibits the use of chemical herbicides, insecticides and fungicides for cosmetic purposes. This means that pesticides may only be used for agricultural and commercial purposes and to manage pests that transmit human diseases. The use of organic pesticides is permitted.

• View/Download a copy of Pesticide Use Control Bylaw No. 6788 from www.deltaviews.com
• View/Download Pesticide Bylaw brochure { pdf 457KB }
• Visit Pesticide FAQ's page
• View Council Report

Programs will continue to be offered through Delta's McKitrick Garden about pesticide-free lawn and garden maintenance, natural pest control and other sustainable gardening techniques. As well, natural yard care will continue to be promoted through Delta's water conservation and waste reduction initiatives.

Disposal of Unused Pesticides

Never dispose of leftover pesticides down the sink, into the toilet, or down a sewer or street drain. Pesticides may interfere with the operation of wastewater treatment systems and/or pollute waterways. Pesticides may harm fish, plants, and other living things if they reach a waterway.

Pesticides are accepted at:

Scott Road Bottle Depot
Unit #2-12111-86 Avenue in Surrey, BC
Returned containers must be tightly sealed and clearly labeled with their contents. Pesticide container size cannot exceed 10L and must have both the poisonous (skull & cross bones) symbol and Pest Control Product (PCP) number.

For more information contact Product Care Stewardship Program.

Reports and Related Documents

For more information or questions relating to this bylaw, please e-mail the Office of Climate Action & Environment or call (604) 946-3253.

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