Responsible Use
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Pesticide use is not an all-or-nothing proposition.
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Canada’s plant sciences industry agrees pesticides should be used only when necessary, and that they need to be used according to label directions.
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Sometimes, however, even the best-tended green spaces require pesticides to control infestations. For example white grub infestations can appear without warning and quickly devastate the lawns of entire neighborhoods. Chinch bugs and many types of weeds are also very difficult to control without tools specifically designed for that purpose.
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People need to understand that the lack of options for treating pests can lead to greater infestations that become even more costly and difficult – and sometimes even impossible - to control. The result can be a complete loss of valuable landscaping.
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