Pesticides

Pesticides Island Health

Island Health is often asked about the safety of pesticides used in homes, gardens or public places.

Pesticide Use and Human Health answers some of the most commonly asked questions about pesticide use and human health.

Tips for Reducing Pesticide Exposure in Your Home (HealthLinkBC)

Online Resources

Pest Fact Sheets

Health Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency - Responsible Pesticide Use
General information on pest control measures for common household and garden pests.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Pesticide Fact Sheets
An alphabetical list of pesticide fact sheets.

EXTOXNET - The Extension Toxicology Network - Pesticide Information Profiles
Information on PIPs.

News & Events

Nothing boiler plate about boiler removal at NRGH

Nothing boiler plate about boiler removal at NRGH

Boilers and asbestos removed from NRGH without any risk or impacts to patients, staff or the public.

Read more

Heat warning

People urged to take precautions with heat warning issued for East Vancouver Island

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for East Vancouver Island.

Read more

People urged to take precautions with heat warning issued for Campbell River to Duncan

People urged to take precautions with heat warning issued for Campbell River to Duncan

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for the following region in Island Health:
East Vancouver Island – Campbell River to Duncan
The Province has not declared an extreme heat emergency for this region.

Read more