Our Approach to Pest Management
To maintain healthy green spaces for all residents, the City uses pest management practices to control weeds, insects, and plant diseases, especially in high-use areas like playgrounds, trails, and gardens. This helps keep our parks safe, clean, and enjoyable, while reducing the impact on people and the environment.
What Methods Do We Use?
We follow Ontario's Cosmetic Pesticides Ban Act, 2008, which prohibits the use of conventional pesticides for cosmetic purposes.
Our Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach combines multiple strategies to manage pests effectively and minimize risks to human health and the environment.