Legislation

Question 1

When would a mosquito/ biting flies licensed exterminator NOT require a permit to use pesticides for the control of black fly or mosquito larvae?

Answer 1

A permit is not required when using a pesticide in, on, over a portion of surface water that is located within the boundaries of the premises he/she owns or occupies or that is owned or occupied by their full time employer.

And unless using a pesticide that contains diuron or acrolein, a use permit is not required if they are using an appropriately labeled class B, C, or D insecticide to control aquatic stages of mosquitoes or biting flies, the water body:

• is a wholly contained water body located within in the boundaries of the premises they own or is occupied by their full time employer
• AND does not at any time of year by any means directly or indirectly discharge into a well, lake, river, pond, spring, steam, reservoir, or other water or watercourse that is located wholly or partiallly outside the boundaries of the premises

Question 2

In addition to mosquito/biting flies exterminator license, what else is required for the commercial application of pesticides to water for mosquito and black fly control?

Answer 2

An approved use permit

Question 3

When a mosquito/biting flies licensed exterminator applies for a use permit for larvacides to control mosquitoes for the prevention or control of WNv what information must be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment Regional Specialist?

Answer 3

Specific support documentation from the local Medical Officer of Health

Question 4

At the end of the year, what information must a mosquito/biting flies licensed exterminator submit to the Regional Pesticides Specialist with respect to the use of larvicides under an approved use permit for WNv prevention and control?

Answer 4

A summary report containing information on the date of treatment, locations, permit number, pesticide info (what, how), map with the UTM coordinates

Question 5

Are alternative notification options from residential sign posting if a mosquito/biting flies licensed exterminator were using adulticides for nuisance misquitoes?

Answer 5

No, there are no alternative notification options for residential area sign requirements. The posting of signs is the only method of public notification in residential areas.