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Avoid Combination Fertilizers – “Weed and Feed” Products

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1) Granular “weed and feed” products are over applied to the entire lawn, not merely to areas of weeds, so are counter to pesticide reduction strategies. The mixture of fertilizer and herbicide is incompatible because one ingredient should be applied to the entire lawn, and one is intended for problem spots. 2) Granular “weed and […]

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Chinch Bugs

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Only a fraction of the insects species that make our lawns teem with life actually cause damage. Pesticides can kill both beneficial and harmful insects in your lawn. Natural lawn and garden care practices to increase the health and pest resistance of your lawn, should help eliminate pesticides as an option. Being aware of your […]

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European Crane Fly

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Only a fraction of the insects species that make our lawns teem with life actually cause damage. Pesticides can kill both beneficial and harmful insects in your lawn. Natural lawn and garden care practices to increase the health and pest resistance of your lawn should help eliminate pesticides as an option. Being aware of your […]

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Ground Covers

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Grass is high maintenance compared to some other landscape alternatives. Grass will provide its greatest benefits where it can be used for its best functions, such as the high traffic and recreational areas of your yard. Other areas can be maintained in greenery by substituting turf for a wide variety of low growing ground covers. […]

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Homemade Pest Control Recipes

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Homemade Pest Control Recipes: Insects & Solutions Insect RepellentCompanion Plant e.g. Plant marigolds around tomatoes and cabbages. Garlic and onions will also discourage insects. AntsEncircle ant burrow opening with a line of red chili powder, paprika, or dried peppermint leaves. AphidsMix garlic and green onions in a blender; strain; add soap flakes to the liquid. […]

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Questions to ask Lawn Care Providers

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As public concern about pesticides increases, more and more lawn care companies may be advertising their products and services as organic or environmentally friendly. Unfortunately these terms may be used indiscriminately.  Despite their use of synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides, many lawn care companies claim to be organic or environmentally friendly. When choosing a company […]

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White Grubs

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Only a fraction of the insect species teeming from your lawn actually causes damage. Pesticides can kill both beneficial and harmful insects. Natural lawn and garden care practices increase the health and pest resistance of your lawn, and should help eliminate the need for pesticides. Being aware of your lawn’s needs through careful monitoring and […]

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Welcome

Naturally Hamilton is an education program created out of collaboration between the City of Hamilton and Green Venture that offers citizens practical information and resources to help them reduce or eliminate the cosmetic use of pesticides on lawns and gardens.

Hamilton Pesticide Bylaw

Contact the City of Hamilton at 905-546-CITY for information on:

  • Pesticide Bylaw
  • Compliance & Complaints
  • Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA)
  • Proper Use of Pesticides & other Regulations

Natural Gardening Questions

Answers to your gardening questions are just a phone call away.

Safely Disposing of Pesticides

When it comes to disposal, Pesticides are treated as Haszardous Waste. Take unused or outdated pesticides to your local Hazardous Waste Depot. Hamilton residence visit: Household Hazardous Waste Depot, The Hotz Group of Companies 239 Lottridge Street Hamilton, Ont. Canada L8L 6W1

Recent Posts

  • Avoid Combination Fertilizers – “Weed and Feed” Products
  • Chinch Bugs
  • European Crane Fly
  • Ground Covers
  • Homemade Pest Control Recipes

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