“Allowable List” of Pesticides for Cosmetic Use

Ontario bans the cosmetic use of pesticides to protect Ontarians from unnecessary risk by only allowing certain, low-risk pesticides for controlling weeds and pests on lawns and gardens. Pesticides can only be used for cosmetic purposes if the:

• use is permitted under an exception to the ban, or
• active ingredient in the pesticide is included on the Allowable List