Enforcement Bulletins

[Woodbridge, Ontario]

In August 2024, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with penalty of $10,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Versova, Inc., (Woodbridge, Ontario). This notice of violation was issued for the possession an unregistered pest control product.

Health Canada determined that Versova Inc. had in its possession 6962 units of an unregistered pest control product. All pest control products must be registered with Health Canada. The unregistered pest control product was “LaxmanRekhaa”, an insecticidal chalk containing cypermethrin. The possession of an unregistered pest control product is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Strathmore, Alberta]

In June 2024, Health Canada issued 3 notices of violation with a total penalty of $30,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Bar V Farms Ltd. (Strathmore, Alberta). These notices were issued for the use of unregistered 2% Liquid Strychnine Concentrate and in a way that endangers human health or the environment and for making a false or misleading statement to an inspector regarding the use of a pest control product.

Health Canada determined that Bar V Farms Ltd. applied unregistered strychnine in June 2023, in a way that endangered the surrounding environment. In addition, Bar V Farms Ltd. gave false information about their use of strychnine. Use of an unregistered product and in a way the endangers human health or the environment, and making a false or misleading statement to an inspector are all violations of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Grenville, Quebec]

In June 2024, Health Canada issued 2 notices of violation with a total penalty of $26 000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Traitement de Pelouse Gauvreau (Grenville, Quebec). These notices were issued for the import of an unregistered pest control product and for failing to comply with an order.

Health Canada determined that Traitement de Pelouse Gauvreau imported an unregistered pest control product in April 2023, after previously receiving an order to cease import of unregistered pest control products in July 2022. Import of an unregistered product and failing to comply with an order are contraventions of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Winnipeg, Manitoba]

In June 2024, Health Canada issued two notices of violation with warnings under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to 10168652 Manitoba Ltd, operating as Donair Guys (Winnipeg, Manitoba). These notices of violation were issued for the use of an unregistered pest control product and in a way that endangers human health or safety or the environment.

Health Canada determined that in July 2023, Donair Guys applied the unregistered pest control product "Greenleaf Powder Cockroach Killing Bait" containing fipronil in their restaurant, while the restaurant was still in operation. There are no products containing fipronil registered for use in Canada. In Canada, the use of an unregistered pest control product and in a way that endangers human health or safety or the environment are violations of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Winnipeg, Manitoba]

In June 2024, Health Canada issued one notice of violation with a penalty of $10,000 and one notice of violation with warning under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Poulin's Pest Control of Winnipeg, Manitoba. These notices were issued for the use of a rodenticide pest control product in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label and in a way that endangers human health and environment.

Health Canada determined that Poulin's Pest Control applied a rodenticide in August 2023, not in accordance with the label directions which posed a risk to human health and the environment. Using a product contrary to the label directions and in a way that endangers human health and the environment are violations of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Vaughan, Ontario and Edmonton, Alberta]

In April 2024, Health Canada issued three (3) notices of violation with a total penalty of $26,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to a registrant of pest control products, Acuity Holdings, Inc. (Edmonton, Alberta). These notices were issued for the distribution of one (1) pest control product not packaged and labelled in accordance with its conditions of registration, manufacture of one (1) unregistered pest control product, and distribution of one (1) unregistered pest control product.

Health Canada has determined that Acuity Holdings, Inc. was distributing a pyrethrin pest control product not packaged and labelled in accordance with its conditions of registration. Health Canada also determined that Acuity Holdings, Inc. did not comply with the product cancellation date stipulated in the Re-Evaluation Decision of pyrethrin by manufacturing a pyrethrin product after its cancellation date and by distributing another product after the last allowable day of sale by a registrant. Distributing a pest control product not packaged in accordance with its conditions of registration, and manufacture and distribution of unregistered pest control products, are violations of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Windsor, Ontario]

In March 2024, Health Canada issued 4 notices of violation with a total penalty of $40,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Mosquito Man Franchising Corp. (Windsor, ON). These notices were issued for the use of two commercial pest control products in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the labels, for failing to comply with an order, and for making a false or misleading statement to an inspector regarding the use of a pest control product.

Health Canada determined that Mosquito Man applied insecticides in June 2023, in a way that is inconsistent with the label directions, by not using the required PPE, and by mixing products in a way that is not allowed on the label. Mosquito Man continued to use pest control products in a way that is not specified on the label, after previously receiving an order to cease misuse in 2021. In addition, Mosquito Man gave false information about their use of a pest control product. Use of a product contrary to label instructions, failing to comply with an order, and making a false or misleading statement to an inspector are all violations of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Milton, Ontario]

In March 2024, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a penalty of $10,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Nimby Wildlife & Pest Control Inc. (Milton, ON). This notice was issued for the use of a restricted class pest control product in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label.

Health Canada determined that in December 2022, Nimby Wildlife & Pest Control Inc. applied a pest control product, in a way that is inconsistent with the label directions, by using electric heaters inside a fumigation site. Use of a product contrary to label instructions is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Cardston, Alberta]

In January 2024, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a penalty of $10,000 and two notices of violation each with a warning under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Soderglen South Inc. (Cardston, AB). These notices were issued for failing to comply with an order, and for the use of 2% Liquid Strychnine Concentrate (PCP Reg. No. 30433) in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label and in a way that endangers the environment.

Health Canada has determined that Soderglen South Inc. failed to comply with an order. Failure to comply with an order is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act. Furthermore, Soderglen South Inc. applied 2% Liquid Strychnine Concentrate (PCP Reg. No. 30433) not in accordance with the labelled directions which posed a risk to the environment. Use of a product contrary to label directions and in a way that endangers the environment are violations of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Scarborough, Ontario]

In November 2023, Health Canada issued three (3) notices of violation with a total penalty of $33,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to 2137483 ONTARIO INC. doing business as MC Mart Inc. (Scarborough, ON). These notices were issued for the distribution of two (2) unregistered pest control products, and for failing to comply with an order.

Health Canada determined that MC Mart Inc. continued to distribute unregistered pest control products by offering them for sale at their storefront, after previously receiving an order to cease distribution of unregistered products. All pest control products must be registered with Health Canada before they can be distributed or sold in Canada. The unregistered pest control products were a cockroach insecticidal bait powder and a cockroach insecticidal bait pellets. MC Mart Inc. also failed to comply with an order to stop distributing unregistered pest control products. The distribution of an unregistered pest control product and failing to comply with an order are violations of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Scarborough, Ontario]

In November 2023, Health Canada issued three notices of violation with a total penalty of $30,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Tooper Pro-LED Lighting Inc. (Scarborough, Ontario). These notices were issued for the possession and distribution of unregistered pest control products and for making a false or misleading statement to an inspector regarding the distribution and the identity of a pest control product.

Health Canada determined that Tooper Pro-LED Lighting Inc. had in its possession one unregistered pest control product and distributed one unregistered pest control product to another distributor of pest control products. All pest control products must be registered with Health Canada before they can be distributed or sold in Canada. The unregistered pest control products were Greenleaf Powder Cockroach Killing Bait and Green River Cockroach Killing Bait. Tooper Pro-LED Lighting Inc. also made a false and misleading statement to an inspector regarding the distribution of the unregistered product and the identity of a product on an invoice. The possession and distribution of an unregistered pest control product and making a false or misleading statement to an inspector are violations of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Edmonton, Alberta]

In August 2023, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a penalty of $10,000 and a notice of violation with a warning under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to 1701379 Alberta Ltd. doing business as Provincial Pest Control (Edmonton, AB). These notices were issued for being in possession of an unregistered pest control product and for failing to comply with an order.

Health Canada has determined that, in May 2022, Provincial Pest Control was in possession of a product which is not registered in Canada. Possession of an unregistered pest control product is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act. The unregistered pest control product was a cockroach powder, with no English or French label, and found to contain the active ingredient fipronil, which is not registered in Canada. Furthermore, Provincial Pest Control failed to comply with an order, by the deadline given by Health Canada, to dispose of unregistered pest control products in violation of the Pest Control Products Act. Failure to comply with an order is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Portage La Prairie, Manitoba]

In August 2023, Health Canada issued one notice of violation with a penalty of $10,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Jonair (1988) Ltd. (Portage La Prairie, Manitoba). This notice was issued for use of an unregistered pest control product.

Health Canada determined that in August 2022, Jonair (1988) Ltd. conducted an aerial application of a pest control product, which is not registered in Canada. In Canada, use of an unregistered pest control product is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act. The unregistered pest control product used was Wondercide Outdoor Pest Control.

[Scarborough, Ontario]

In July 2023, Health Canada issued eight notices of violation with a total penalty of $80,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to 2225686 ONTARIO LTD, carrying on business under the name "Darts Import Ltd." or "Darts Import" (Scarborough, Ontario). These notices were issued for the possession and continued distribution of unregistered pest control products and for making a false or misleading statement to an inspector regarding the identity of a pest control product.

Health Canada has determined that Darts Import had in its possession four unregistered pest control products, and distributed unregistered pest control products at its storefront and to other marketplace stores. All pest control products must be registered with Health Canada before they can be distributed or sold in Canada. The unregistered pest control products were Miraculous Insecticidal Chalk, Greenleaf Powder Cockroach Killing Bait, Dahao Roach Killing Bait and SK Rodenticide. The possession and distribution of an unregistered pest control product and making a false or misleading statement to an inspector are violations of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Markham, Ontario]
In February 2023, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a total penalty of $11,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Xavier Zhang (Markham, Ontario). The notice was issued for the importation of the pest control product Diquat Water Weed Landscape Herbicide which is not registered in Canada. Importation of unregistered pest control products is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Scarborough, Ontario]
In January, 2023, Health Canada issued 3 notices of violation with a total penalty of $30000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Andrew Belzing (Scarborough, ON). These notices were issued for the distribution of two unregistered pest control products and for failing to comply with an order.

Health Canada has determined that Andrew Belzing continued to sell unregistered pest control products on two online marketplace platforms, after previously receiving an order to cease distribution of unregistered products on all on-line platforms in September 2021. All pest control products must be registered with Health Canada before they can be distributed or sold in Canada. The unregistered pest control products were Ninger Cockroach Gel and Bed Bugs Insecticide Powder. Andrew Belzing also failed to comply with an order, by the deadline given by Health Canada, to stop distributing pest control products found to be in violation of the Pest Control Products Act. The distribution of an unregistered pest control product and failing to comply with an order are violations of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Scarborough, Ontario]

In November 2022, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a penalty of $10,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to 2137483 ONTARIO INC. (of Scarborough, Ontario) doing business as MC Mart Inc. for the distribution of a pest control product not registered in Canada.

Health Canada has determined that in March 2022, 2137483 ONTARIO INC. was distributing Insecticidal Bait Pellets (WP20170105). Distribution of an unregistered pest control product is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Saint-Étienne-de-Beauharnois, Québec]

In August 2022, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a penalty of $10,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Les Arrosages Fertijet inc. (Saint-Étienne-de-Beauharnois, Québec).

This notice was issued for the use, in 2021, of a chlorpyrifos-based product in residential settings in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label. Use of a product contrary to label instructions is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Lévis, Québec]

In April 2022, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a penalty of $10,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Les entreprises horticoles C.C.S. inc., (Lévis, Québec). This notice was issued for the use, in 2021, of MAUGET IMISOL (EPA Reg. No: 7946 21) for treating trees, a product which is not registered in Canada. Use of an unregistered pest control product is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Saint-Stanislas, Québec]

In March 2022, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a penalty of $10,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Groupe Verminex inc., (of Saint-Stanislas, Quebec). This notice was issued for the use of a diazinon-based product in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label.

Health Canada has determined that the product was applied in residential settings during the 2020 season, in a in a way that is inconsistent with the label directions. Use of a product contrary to label instructions is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act.

[St. Jean Baptiste, Manitoba]

In December 2021, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a penalty of $10,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Dale Air Services Ltd. (of St. Jean Baptiste, Manitoba). This notice was issued for the use of Pounce 385 EC Insecticide (Registration No. 16688 PCP Act) in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label.

Health Canada has determined that the product was applied at a campground in July 2020, in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label. Use of a product inconsistent with label directions is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Tappen, BC]

In August 2021, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a penalty of $10,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to John Vanderveen, doing business as WhyKnot A. Farm Ltd. (of Tappen, BC). This notice was issued for the use of Sword Commercial Herbicide (Registration No. 27892 PCP Act) in a way that is inconsistent with label directions.

Health Canada has determined that the product was applied to a barley field in June 2020 using equipment in a manner contrary to the use instructions stated on its label. Use of a product contrary to label directions is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Sorrento, BC]

In August 2021, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a penalty of $1,300 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Todd Born (of Sorrento, BC). This notice was issued for the use of Embutox Liquid Herbicide (Registration No. 27912 PCP Act) in a way that is inconsistent with label directions.

Health Canada determined that the product was applied to a barley field in June 2020 using equipment in a manner contrary to the use instructions stated on its label. Use of a pest control product inconsistent with label directions is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Armstrong, BC]

In July 2021, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a penalty of $10,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Bare Ground Vegetation Services Ltd. (of Armstrong, BC). This notice was issued for the use of Octtain XL Herbicide (Registration No. 30077 PCP Act) and NuFarm 2,4-D Ester 700 Liquid Herbicide (Registration No. 27820 PCP Act) in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on their respective labels.

Health Canada has determined that the products were applied to twenty acres of weeds in May 2020 using equipment in a manner contrary to the use instructions stated on its label. Use of pest control products inconsistent with label directions is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Concord, Ontario]

In October 2021, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a warning and a notice of violation with a penalty of $10,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to 1613932 ONTARIO LTD, doing business as Pest Control Plus (of Concord, Ontario). These notices were issued for making a false statement to an inspector regarding the use of a pest control product, and for the use of a registered pest control product (Demand CS, PCP Reg. No. 27428) in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label.

Health Canada has determined that a false statement was made to an inspector in November 2019 regarding the use of Demand CS (PCP Reg. No. 27428) in a residential setting and determined the use of Demand CS (PCP Reg. No. 27428) in a way that is inconsistent with the label directions. Making a false statement to an inspector and using a product inconsistently with label directions are violations of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Markham, Ontario]

In October 2021, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a total penalty of $10,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Xavier Zhang, doing business as Killdead Enterprises (of Markham, Ontario) for the distribution of the pest control products not registered in Canada.

Health Canada has determined that the products were distributed on eBay in September 2020.

Distribution of unregistered pest control products is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Ste-Madeleine, Québec]

In July 2021, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a warning and a notice of violation with a penalty of $13,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Serge Jodoin Paysagiste (of Ste-Madeleine City, Quebec). These notices were issued for making a false statement to an inspector regarding the use of a pest control product, and the use of a chlorpyrifos-based product in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label.

Health Canada has determined that a false statement was made to an inspector in July 2019 regarding the use of a chlorpyrifos-based product, and that the product was applied in residential settings during the 2019 season, in a way that is inconsistent with the label directions. Making a false declaration to an inspector and the use of a product inconsistent with label directions are violations of the Pest Control Products Act. Chlorpyrifos has not been authorized for use in residential areas since 2003.

[St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec]

In June 2021, Health Canada issued two notices of violation with warnings under the Agriculture and Agri Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Gazon Uni-Vert (of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu City, Quebec). These notices were issued for making a false statement to an inspector regarding the use of a pest control product, and the use of a chlorpyrifos-based product in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label.

Health Canada has determined that a false statement was made to an inspector in July 2019 regarding the use of a chlorpyrifos-based product, and that the product was applied in residential settings during the 2019 season, in a way that is inconsistent with the label directions. Making a false declaration to an inspector and the use of a product inconsistent with label directions are violations of the Pest Control Products Act. Chlorpyrifos has not been authorized for use in residential areas since 2003.

[Châteauguay, Quebec]

In May 2021, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a penalty of $10,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to J.F. Pelouse Inc. (of Châtauguay, Quebec). This notice was issued for the use of a chlorpyrifos-based pest control product, in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label.

Health Canada has determined that the product was applied in residential settings during the 2019 season, in a way that is inconsistent with the label directions. Use of a product contrary to label instructions is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act. Chlorpyrifos has not been authorized for use in residential areas since 2003.

[Montreal, Québec]

In January 2021, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with $10,000 penalty under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to 10624357 Canada Limited, doing business as DMX Services (of Montreal, Quebec). This notice was issued for using a registered pest control product (KnockDown Total Release Fogger, PCP Reg. 29977) in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label.

Health Canada has determined that the product was applied at a rate exceeding the directions on the label and in presence of a pilot light, causing an explosion and damages to an apartment. Use of a pest control product contrary to label instructions is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Thetford Mines, Quebec]

In January 2021, Health Canada issued three notices of violation with warnings and a notice of violation with a penalty of $10,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Plus-Vert Enr. (of Thetford Mines, Quebec). These notices were issued for the use of two unregistered pest control products, one containing bifenthrin, BIFEN I/T (EPA Reg No. 53883-118) and the other containing fipronil, as well as for the use of two pest control products in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label, one containing chlorpyrifos and the other containing diazinon.

Health Canada has determined that the products were applied on lawns in residential settings during the 2019 season. Use of unregistered pest control products as well as products contrary to label instructions are violations of the Pest Control Products Act. BIFEN I/T is not registered in Canada, and no product containing fipronil is registered in Canada. Chlorpyrifos and diazinon have not been authorized for use in residential areas since 2003 and 2005, respectively.

[Stirling, AB]

In October 2020, Health Canada issued two notices of violation with warnings under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Nelson Family Ranches (of Stirling, Alberta) for the use of 2% Liquid Strychnine concentrate (PCP Reg. No. 30433) in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label and in a way that endangers the environment.

Health Canada has determined that the product was used in above ground inverted T bait stations in May 2019, which is contrary to the use instructions stated on its label. Use of a product contrary to label directions and in a way that endangers the environment are violations of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Toronto, Ontario]

In November 2020, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a $10,000 penalty under the under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to City and Country Pest Control Inc. (of Toronto, Ontario). This notice was issued for using a registered pest control product (Demand CS, PCP Reg. No. 27428) in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label.

Health Canada has determined that the product was applied to furniture in a residential setting in July 2020, which is contrary to the use instructions stated on its label. Use of a product contrary to label instructions is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Whitby, Ontario]

In November 2020, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a penalty of $10,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Contact Pest Control Inc. (of Whitby, Ontario) for making a false statement to an inspector regarding the use of Gardex Pyrethrin 5-25 (PCP Reg. No. 9371).

Health Canada has determined that a false statement was made to the inspector in October 2019, regarding the use of Gardex Pyrethrin 5-25 in a residential setting. Making a false statement to an inspector is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Barrie, Ontario]

In August 2020, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a warning under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Absolute Pest Control Management (of Barrie, Ontario), for making a false statement to an inspector regarding the use of a pest control product, Pyrate 480EC (PCP Reg. No. 23704).

Health Canada has determined that a false statement was made to the inspector in June 2018 regarding the use of Pyrate 480EC (PCP Reg No. 23704) in a residential setting. Making a false statement to an inspector is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon, Québec]

In July 2020, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a warning and a notice of violation with a penalty of $13,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to 9044-4605 Québec Inc., doing business as Entretien de pelouses Plus (of Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon, Quebec). These notices were issued for the use of a chlorpyrifos-based pest control product, in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label.

Health Canada has determined that the product was applied on lawns, trees and shrubs in residential settings during the 2019 season, in a manner that is contrary to the use instructions stated on its label. Use of a product contrary to label instructions is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act. Chlorpyrifos has not been authorized for use in residential areas since 2003.

[Barrie, Ontario]

In August 2020, Health Canada issued two notices of violation with a total penalty of $14,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Absolute Pest Control Management (of Barrie, Ontario). These notices were issued for the use of two products, Dragnet FT (PCP Reg. No. 24175) and Pyrate 480EC (PCP Reg. No. 23704) in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label.

Health Canada has determined that the products were applied during a treatment done in a residential setting in September 2018, in a manner that is contrary to the use instructions stated on their labels. Use of a product contrary to label instructions is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act. Chlorpyrifos has not been authorized for use in residential areas since 2003.

[Quebec City, Quebec]

In July 2020, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a warning and a notice of violation with a penalty of $13,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Entretien Rémi Fortier (of Quebec City, Quebec). These notices were issued for making a false statement to an inspector regarding the use of a pest control product, and the use of a chlorpyrifos-based product in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label.

Health Canada has determined that a false statement was made to an inspector in July 2019 regarding the use of chlorpyrifos, and that the product was applied on lawns, trees and shrubs in residential settings during the 2019 season, which is contrary to the use instructions stated on its label. Use of a product contrary to label instructions is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act. Chlorpyrifos has not been authorized for use in residential areas since 2003.

[Trois-Rivières, Quebec]

In July 2020, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a warning and three notices of violation with a total penalty of $12,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Abat Extermination (of Trois-Rivières, Quebec). These notices were issued for the use of pest control products, Dragnet FT (PCP Reg. No. 24175), Demand CS (PCP Reg. No. 27428), Temprid SC (PCP Reg. No. 32524) and Gardex Pyrethrin Spray 5-25 (PCP Reg. No. 9371), in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label.

Health Canada has determined that the products were applied in and around a house in the summer of 2018, in a manner that is contrary to the use instructions stated on their labels. Use of a product contrary to label instructions is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Lévis, Quebec]

In June 2020, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a penalty of $4,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Entretien de pelouses Christian Bélanger Inc. (Lévis, Quebec), for the use of a chlorpyrifos-based pest control product, presumably PYRINEX 480EC (PCP Reg. No. 23705) in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label.

Health Canada has determined that the product was applied on lawns, trees and shrubs in residential settings during the 2018 season, in a manner that is contrary to the use instructions stated on its label. Use of a product contrary to label instructions is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act. Chlorpyrifos has not been authorized for use in residential areas since 2003.

[Toronto, Ontario]

In May 2020, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a penalty of $4,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to SVM Services Canada Ltd., doing business as Terminix Canada (of Toronto, Ontario), for use of a pest control product, Demand CS (PCP Reg. No. 27428) in a way that was inconsistent with the directions on the label.

Health Canada has determined that the product was applied in a public area in 2018, in a manner that is contrary to the use instructions stated on its label. Use of a product contrary to label instructions is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Vancouver, British Columbia]

In February 2020, Health Canada issued a notice of violation with a penalty of $10,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Local Pest Control Ltd. (of Vancouver, British Columbia), for the use of the pest control product, Tempo (PCP Reg. No. 25673) in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label.

Health Canada has determined that the product was applied to furniture inside a residential home in September 2019, in a manner that is contrary to the use instructions stated on its label. Use of a product contrary to label instructions is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Montreal, Quebec]

In February 2020, Health Canada issued two notices of violation with a total penalty of $8,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to 9216-3948 Québec Inc., doing business as Roger Extermination (of Laval, Quebec). These notices were issued for the use of a pest control product, on two occasions, Demand CS Insecticide (PCP Reg. No.27428), in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label.

Health Canada has determined that the product was applied, in the presence of the occupants, during treatments done in a residential setting in May 2018, in a manner that is contrary to the use instructions stated on its label. Use of a pest control product contrary to label instructions is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Montreal, Quebec]

In January 2020, Health Canada issued three notices of violation with a total penalty of $12,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to 9276-1634 Québec Inc., doing business as Les Immeubles Leigh (of Montreal, Quebec). These notices were issued for the importation of the pest control products Gentrol IGR Concentrate (EPA Reg No.: 2724-351), D-Fense SC (EPA Reg No.: 53883-276) and Apex German Cockroach Gel Bait (EPA Reg No.: 88746-4) which are not registered in Canada.

Health Canada determined during an inspection in March 2018 that the products were imported on two separate occasions. Importation of unregistered pest control products is a violation of the Pest Control Products Act.

[Kelowna, British Columbia]

In December 2019, Health Canada issued two notices of violation with a total penalty of $8,000 under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act to Canmae Holdings Ltd., previously doing business as Aqua-Gro Hydroponics Supplies (of Peachland, British Columbia). These notices were issued for the manufacturing and distribution of pest control products not registered in Canada.

Health Canada determined during an inspection completed in February 2018 that Canmae Holdings, previously doing business as Aqua-Gro Hydroponics Supplies, was manufacturing and distributing unregistered pest control products. Manufacturing and distributing unregistered pest control products are violations of the Pest Control Products Act.