City of Hamilton Pesticide Bylaw

Please Note: 

As of April 22nd 2009 the Ministry of the Environment's Cosmetic Pesticide Ban will come into effect. According to the MOE the ban, "...overrides municipal pesticide bylaws, protecting all Ontarians, not just those in some communities. It also establishes one clear set of rules, which makes it easier for Ontario businesses to follow."

City of Hamilton Pesticide By-law

The complete Pesticide By-law 07-282 is available through the www.myhamilton.ca portal. Search "Frequently Requested Bylaws" for the link.

For a list of allowed pesticides see Schedule "A" of the Pesticide Bylaw.

Questions about the by-law?

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 
• Property Standards (By-law 03-117 & 03-118)
• Watering Restrictions & Bans - lawns & gardens (By-law R84-026)

History 

In June 2005 the City of Hamilton began public consultation into the possible development a new pesticides by-law. The City’s Pesticides Sub-Committee participated in the debate on pesticide reduction by hosting a week-long round of public forums across the city, to discuss cosmetic pesticide use on private residential property.

Further reading on the Public Consultation on Cosmetic Use of Pesticides on Private Property.