Herbicides

[rstylr]

It's getting very hard for the average person to obtain herbicides in Ontario due to the ban for cosmetic use? Can a woodlot owner get a certificate to obtain both selective and not selective herbicides?

[Ron Scott]

If one takes the required training and gets certified by its regulatory governing body to be a certified herbicide applicator. You will need to follow your local regulatory procedures etc.

[nas]

try asking at your local farm supply.  They should be able to tell you.  Farmers can still get most products as far as I know.

[Magicman]

I did not renew my "Private Applicator Certificate" this year.  I found that I could buy any herbicides that I may need to control unwanted vegetation without it.

[John Mc]

I did not renew my "Private Applicator Certificate" this year.  I found that I could buy any herbicides that I may need to control unwanted vegetation without it.

Here in Vermont, about the only thing you can apply without a license is Glyphosphate (RoundUp). I believe we also don't have a "Private Applicator" certificate, so if you want to do anything beyond RoundUp, you have to take the commercial exam.

John Mc

[PineNut]

Renewed my certificate a couple of weeks ago. Usually don’t need it but occasionally it helps. Any way I am good for another 5 years.

[Magicman]

I believe we also don't have a "Private Applicator" certificate,John Mc 

Your county "Extension Office" would be in charge of that, or at least would know.