I am submitting the following comments about the infestation guidelines for the pesticide by-law which were published in the Guelph Tribune.
As a former public health nurse, I am very concerned about the use of pesticides and their effects on human health and the environment. I strongly support the ban on the use of cosmetic pesticides in Guelph.
I am disappointed that the by-law allows the use of pesticides on golf courses and hydro corridors, and I do not support allowing pesticides to be used for weed or insect “infestations.” I believe this would only serve to undermine the intent of the by-law, which is to protect people from unnecessary pesticide use.
NC