PESTICIDE USE
IN URBAN
ENVIRONMENT

PESTICIDE USE IN URBAN ENVIRONMENTS

A Conference at
Simon Fraser University
Images Theatre

December 3rd and 4th, 1982

Purpose

The purpose of the conference is to present a

variety of views on pesticide development, regis-

tration, and use in Canada, and to acquaint

municipal governments and the public with the

available alternatives. The conference will address:

® pests and pest management

© pesticide development and testing

® pesticide registration and regulation '

® health and safaty issues associated with pesti-
cide use

Posiilonal Statements

Tne Society Promoting Environmental Conservation
(SPEC) is B.C.'s oldest and largest citizens’ environ-
menial organization. Since its formation in 1969,
SPEC has been involved in a host of pesticide issues
making numerous appearances before the Pesticide
Appeal Board and municipal councils. It is SPEC's
position that pesticides should not be used unless
they have been proven safe to humans and the
environment by manufacturers and regulators. Until
the necessity to prove harm is removed from the
shoulders of citizens, SPEC advocates alternative
approaches to pest control.

The West Coast Environmental Law Association
(WCELA} has been operating as an environmental
law centre since 1975. We have represented a number
of individuals and public interest groups before the
Pesticide Appeai Board and have a4 long-standing
interest in pesticide regulation and safety. WCELA
is concerned with the problems inherent in the
regulatory process as it now stands and we are
presenily working with other non-governmental
organizations In calling for a Parliamentary commit-
tee on pesticide registration so that a model regula-
tory process for Canada can be devised.

Slmon Fraser University’s Master of Pest Manage-
ment Program promotes a thorough understanding
of the biology and ecology of pest species, and the
integration of sound agricultural, forest and other
practices with biological, genetic and chemical ap-
Proaches to pest control. The aim is to maximize
pest contro! with minimal doflar costs and minimal
environmental and health hazards.

Sponsored

Society Promoting

Environmentat
Conservation

by:

West Coast
Environmental
Law Research

Foundation

Simon Frasye

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UNIVERSITY

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