Pesticide Management

This program provides environmental protection by administering and enforcing Alberta's pesticide legislation. Pesticides in Alberta must be safely distributed, stored, used and disposed. Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development conducts routine operation inspections and responds to public and industry complaints about improper pesticide management. Environmental monitoring data collected by the Department is reviewed, to provide early warning of potential pesticide problems which can be addressed through changes in management practices.

The Pesticide Program information includes:

• Pesticide Regulations
• Pesticide Monitoring of our Environment
• Pesticide sales requirements including:
  • Pesticide Dispenser Certification
  • Pesticide Vendor Registrations including:
    • Wholesale Vendor Registrations
    • Commercial Retail Vendor Registration
    • Sale of Domestic Class Pesticides
  • Registered Pesticide Product Listing
  • Pesticide Storage
  • Ban on Fertilizer-Herbicide Combination Products
• Pesticide use requirements including:
  • Pesticide Service Registrations
  • Pesticide Applicator Certification
  • Pesticide Applicator Recertification
  • Pesticide Use In or Near Water and Pesticide Special Use Approvals
  • Proper disposal of pesticide wastes

Questions regarding the program delivery and compliance can be directed to one of the Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development regional offices.