LawnSavers Plant Health Care is always striving to be at the forefront of Healthy lawn & tree care methods and technology.
We spend a large amount of time and money every year dedicated to researching and testing viable alternatives, and incorporate only those that pass high government and personal health & safety standards into our service menu. Natural doesn't necessarily mean safe.
Most importantly we strongly believe in education, for ourselves, our customers, and the general public.
We have tons of research documents that we have carefully studied and encourage you to take the time to do your own homework too.
We are currently in the process of scanning and uploading hundreds of documents to our site for you to search through. In the meanwhile, if you have any specific questions, please give us a call- we'll be happy to provide you any information we have to help you make the right decision, one you can be comfortable with based on facts.
LATEST NEWS:
On May 16, 2008, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) concluded its re-evaluation of the popular herbicide 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), finding that the herbicide can be used safely according to label directions for a variety of lawn, turf and agricultural applications.
In issuing the decision, the PMRA stated in its Information Note, “Health Canada also consulted an independent Science Advisory Panel comprised of government and university experts/researchers in toxicology, epidemiology and biology. The Panel agreed with Health Canada’s assessment that 2,4-D can be used safely when used according to label directions, with some uses requiring additional protective measures.”
Health Canada’s decision and other resources pertaining to 2,4-D may be found at:
http://www.pmra-arla.gc.ca/english/consum/2,4-D-e.html
In addtion, please visit the following sites for more information:
Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association
Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment
Government of Canada Healthy Lawns Website
http://www.croplife.ca
http://www.fertile-minds.org
Misconceptions about the causes of cancer
Professional Land Care Network
Project Evergreen
Sarritor Natural Weed Control
Links to information on the safe use of Lawn Care products
1. Health Canada PACR news release:
http://www.pmra-arla.gc.ca/english/highlights/20050221-e.html
2. PMRA Questions and Answers:
http://www.pmra-arla.gc.ca/english/consum/2,4-DFAQ-e.html
3. EPA Questions and Answers:
http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/reregistration/24d/2_4d_ques_and_anws.htm
4. World Health Organization/Food & Agriculture Organization:
http://www.fao.org/ag/agp/agpp/pesticid/jmpr/Download/96_rep/Report1996.pdf
5. European Commission Re-Evaluation:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/fs/sfp/ph_ps/pro/eva/existing/list1_2-4-d_en.pdf
6. BC Ministry of Forests Review:
http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfp/publications/00014/5-Dost-24D.pdf
7. Washington State Environmental Review:
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/pubs/0010043.pdf
8. New Zealand Environmental Risk Management Authority:
http://www.24d.org/govtrev/New%20Zealand-phenoxy-report-2003.pdf
9.. 2,4-D Task Force PACR News Release
http://www.24d.org/newsrelease/News%20release%2021-02-2005.pdf
10. US EPA Reregistration Decision (RED) document:
http://www.24d.org/newsrelease/News%20release%2021-02-2005.pdf
