“Allowable List” of Pesticides for Cosmetic Use

The cosmetic use of pesticides is considered a non-essential use.

Ontario bans the cosmetic use of pesticides to protect Ontarians from unnecessary risk by only allowing certain, low-risk pesticides for controlling weeds and pests on lawns and gardens.

Pesticides can only be used for cosmetic purposes if the:

  • use is permitted under an exception to the ban, or
  • active ingredient in the pesticide is included on the Allowable List
Ministry contact: Environment, Conservation and Parks

Additional information

Source URL/Address
https://www.ontario.ca/page/using-pesticides-ontario
Last Validated Date
September 21, 2023
Update frequency
As required

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