Apr. 5 – Lawn order: herbicide ban now in effect

Despite being approved by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), the herbicide 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid is now banned in Quebec:

Many homeowners in Quebec will be looking at their lawns differently this spring as a new herbicide ban goes into effect Monday.

The ban of 2,4-D, the popular garden herbicide, means people will have to be more creative if they want to take care of their lawns.

The ban is a result of concerns that the chemical is toxic to humans and the environment.

Some environmentalists have said the herbicide is linked to cancer, noting there are chemical-free ways to keep lawns and gardens healthy.

See the full article: CBC News.