Pesticides in agriculture

Information is available for agricultural producers on safe use of pesticides for protection of crops, livestock and the environment.  

Pesticide labels and new registrations

Information on new pesticide registrations, including Minor Use and Emergency Use Registrations, finding and reading pesticide labels, and the pesticide registration process in Canada. 

• Pesticide labels and registration

Pesticide use

Information about using pesticides, including guidelines for selecting and purchasing pesticides and resistance management.

• Selecting and using pesticides
• Airblast sprayer calibration factsheet (PDF, 585 KB)

Pesticide safety

Information on pesticide safety for agricultural pesticide applicators.

• Pesticide safety

Pesticide emergencies

Guidelines for preventing and responding to pesticide-related emergencies including suspected poisoning, spills and fires.

• Pesticide emergencies