The following fact sheet was developed to assist producers in decision making by providing information on the short term toxicity hazard of pesticides to freshwater fish, birds, and bees.
In 2024, Bt-resistant ECB was observed in PEI. Immediate action is needed to protect PEI’s corn production before the situation worsens. More information on ECB can be found on-line. For more details on managing Bt resistance and ECB management...
The PEI Department of Agriculture in partnership with Agyle Intelligence, have developed a pesticide spray records app for you to use on your mobile device. Agyle Intelligence is a PEI based technology company focused on providing faster insights and...
What is integrated pest management? Integrated pest management (IPM) is the combination of cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical tools to prevent, manage, and control pests (Figure 1). A pest is any organism that is harmful to humans or...
What is a Pesticide Class A Applicator Certificate? An individual wanting to apply a commercial class pesticide to an agricultural crop must obtain a pesticide applicator certificate for agricultural use through the PEI Department of Environment...
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