Herbicide WARNING

Weedman complies with government request

Ryan Quigley

Journal Pioneer

Weedman P.E.I. owner David Thompson says the company will comply with the provincial governments request to cease usage of the herbicide Oracle in residential areas.

In June 2010 the manufacturer added a precautionary label to the product stating it was not to be used in residential or where people may be present after spraying such as homes, schools, parks, playgrounds, playing fields and public buildings.

Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency allows a transition period on the selling of the product if there is no perceived risk to human health or natural environment.

December 31^st is the federal government’s last day before they make it mandatory to pull the product, however the provincial government asked lawn care professionals to stop immediately.

Thompson said the company will generally comply with requests from the government.

“Whether or not we’re mandated to do something, if we get a request from the government, and it’s a reasonable request and something we can accommodate, we’re going to do that.”