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Showing posts with label Pesticides Act. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pesticides Act. Show all posts
Monday, October 26, 2015
Ontario Court has dismissed challenge to provincial neonicotinoid regulations
I'll post a link to the court decision as soon as I can find a copy. In the meantime, here is a link to the cbc.ca story: Law to reduce use of bee-killing pesticides upheld in court.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Farm land exterminator fined $20,000 over pesticide use
MOE Press Release:
WALKERTON – On March 14, 2012, Kenneth Schiestel pleaded guilty to one violation under the Pesticides Act for the improper use of a pesticide causing harm or discomfort to a person. The Court heard that Mr. Schiestel is a licensed exterminator with a retail company that specializes in pesticide applications to farm lands throughout the Grey and Bruce Counties. In 2010, the ministry received a phone call to report that Mr. Schiestel had commenced spraying pesticide on a field while another person was standing nearby. The spray plume of the pesticide came in contact with the nearby individual who developed a skin rash shortly thereafter. The ministry attended the site and collected samples.
Mr. Schiestel was charged following an investigation by the ministry’s Investigations and Enforcement Branch. Kenneth Schiestel was fined $20,000 plus the victim fine surcharge, and was given six months to pay the fine.
WALKERTON – On March 14, 2012, Kenneth Schiestel pleaded guilty to one violation under the Pesticides Act for the improper use of a pesticide causing harm or discomfort to a person. The Court heard that Mr. Schiestel is a licensed exterminator with a retail company that specializes in pesticide applications to farm lands throughout the Grey and Bruce Counties. In 2010, the ministry received a phone call to report that Mr. Schiestel had commenced spraying pesticide on a field while another person was standing nearby. The spray plume of the pesticide came in contact with the nearby individual who developed a skin rash shortly thereafter. The ministry attended the site and collected samples.
Mr. Schiestel was charged following an investigation by the ministry’s Investigations and Enforcement Branch. Kenneth Schiestel was fined $20,000 plus the victim fine surcharge, and was given six months to pay the fine.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Ministry of the Environment News Release: $4,000 fine for selling pesticides without licence
Justin Vanderheide Fined $4,000 For Selling Pesticides Without A Licence
CAYUGA – On July 8, 2011, Justin VanDerheide was convicted on three violations under the Pesticides Act for offering the sale of a pesticide and selling a pesticide without a vendor’s licence. The Court heard that Mr. VanDerheide resides in Dunnville, Haldimand County. In November 2010, the ministry found an advertisement in a trade publication newspaper, dated offering Weed-Master 41 and Wiseup glyph sate for sale. Similar advertisements were also found on an advertising website. The advertisements in the newspaper and on the website were later determined to belong to Mr. VanDerheide. Weed-Master 41 is a pesticide that requires a licence to sell. A search of ministry records determined that Mr. VanDerheide did not possess a vendor’s licence.
Mr. VanDerheide was charged following an investigation by the ministry’s Investigations and Enforcement Branch. He was fined 4,000 plus a victim fine surcharges and was given 15 days to pay the fine.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Ministry of the Environment News Release: Fine for advertising pesticides for sale without licence
Joseph Domotor Fined $2,000 For Advertising Pesticides For Sale Without A Licence
BRANTFORD – On June 28, 2011, Joseph Domotor pleaded guilty to one violation under the Pesticides Act for the placement of an advertisement offering the sale of pesticides without a vendor license.
The Court heard that Mr. Domotor operates a used car business in Brant, Ontario. In July 2010, ministry staff placed a call to the telephone number listed in an advertisement on a website, offering the sale of pesticides. Mr. Domotor confirmed that he had pesticides for sale. Some of the pesticides offered for sale were prohibited from being used in Ontario. In August 2010, ministry staff visited the business site and observed pesticides on site, including bottles of Wilson Total Wipeout Weed & Grass Killer concentrate – products no longer available for purchase in Ontario.
Mr. Domotor was charged following an investigation by the ministry’s Investigations and Enforcement Branch. He was fined $2,000 plus a victim fine surcharge and given six months to pay the fine.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Fines levied against Kingston area lawn care companies for herbicide use
November 8, 2010
TYMACK INCORPORATED O/A NUTRI-LAWN KINGSTON AND ROBERT BAXBY FINED $10,486 FOR USING BANNED PESTICIDES
KINGSTON & BELLEVILLE – On October 14, 2010, Tymack Incorporated operating as Nutri-Lawn Kingston and Robert Baxby were each convicted of four violations under the Pesticides Act for using a prohibited Class 9 Pesticide for cosmetic use and failing to post signs as per regulations.
The Court heard that Mr. Baxby is the manager and sole director of Tymack Incorporated operating as Nutri-Lawn Kingston, who has been providing lawn care services in Belleville and Kingston. On April 24, 2009, Mr. Baxby met with ministry staff in Kingston to discuss the new cosmetic pesticide ban, and the requirements of the ban were explained to him. Mr. Baxby was strongly encouraged to comply with the new ban. On August 13, 2009, the ministry received a complaint that company trucks and employees were applying chemicals to control weeds at a site in Kingston, leaving a strong odour. Ministry staff attended the site and confirmed that the company had sprayed that morning. There were also no signs posted. On August 19, 2009, an examination of the turf areas at the site revealed vegetation with abnormal growth patterns, characteristic of exposure to Class 9 Pesticides.
On October 8, 2009, the ministry received several complaints related company employees using a mixture in the spray tank at a site in Belleville. Again, no signs were posted and the results of samples taken from the tank confirmed high concentrations in the Class 9 category and therefore, a banned substance.
The company was charged following an investigation by the ministry’s Investigations and Enforcement Branch. The company was fined at total of $10,486 on two charges, plus a victim fine surcharge and given 12 months to pay the fines.
October 15, 2010
KEVIN CROSS FINED $12,000 FOR USING BANNED PESTICIDES
KINGSTON – On September 30, 2010, Kevin Cross was fined $12,000 for using, causing, or permitting the use in, on, or over land of a pesticide, contrary to amendments made under the Pesticides Act.
The Court heard that Mr. Cross owns a lawn care and pest control company in Kingston. From May to August 2009, the ministry had received reports that the company had been applying banned herbicides to three residential properties.
Mr. Cross was charged following an investigation by the ministry’s Investigations and Enforcement Branch. Mr. Cross was fined $12,000 plus a victim fine surcharge and was given one year to pay the fine.
TYMACK INCORPORATED O/A NUTRI-LAWN KINGSTON AND ROBERT BAXBY FINED $10,486 FOR USING BANNED PESTICIDES
KINGSTON & BELLEVILLE – On October 14, 2010, Tymack Incorporated operating as Nutri-Lawn Kingston and Robert Baxby were each convicted of four violations under the Pesticides Act for using a prohibited Class 9 Pesticide for cosmetic use and failing to post signs as per regulations.
The Court heard that Mr. Baxby is the manager and sole director of Tymack Incorporated operating as Nutri-Lawn Kingston, who has been providing lawn care services in Belleville and Kingston. On April 24, 2009, Mr. Baxby met with ministry staff in Kingston to discuss the new cosmetic pesticide ban, and the requirements of the ban were explained to him. Mr. Baxby was strongly encouraged to comply with the new ban. On August 13, 2009, the ministry received a complaint that company trucks and employees were applying chemicals to control weeds at a site in Kingston, leaving a strong odour. Ministry staff attended the site and confirmed that the company had sprayed that morning. There were also no signs posted. On August 19, 2009, an examination of the turf areas at the site revealed vegetation with abnormal growth patterns, characteristic of exposure to Class 9 Pesticides.
On October 8, 2009, the ministry received several complaints related company employees using a mixture in the spray tank at a site in Belleville. Again, no signs were posted and the results of samples taken from the tank confirmed high concentrations in the Class 9 category and therefore, a banned substance.
The company was charged following an investigation by the ministry’s Investigations and Enforcement Branch. The company was fined at total of $10,486 on two charges, plus a victim fine surcharge and given 12 months to pay the fines.
October 15, 2010
KEVIN CROSS FINED $12,000 FOR USING BANNED PESTICIDES
KINGSTON – On September 30, 2010, Kevin Cross was fined $12,000 for using, causing, or permitting the use in, on, or over land of a pesticide, contrary to amendments made under the Pesticides Act.
The Court heard that Mr. Cross owns a lawn care and pest control company in Kingston. From May to August 2009, the ministry had received reports that the company had been applying banned herbicides to three residential properties.
Mr. Cross was charged following an investigation by the ministry’s Investigations and Enforcement Branch. Mr. Cross was fined $12,000 plus a victim fine surcharge and was given one year to pay the fine.
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