Urban Commercial Uses

The structural use sector includes a variety of pesticide uses that are normally applied by certified pest control operators. Typical sites include personal dwellings, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, office buildings, etc. Some wide spread problems that building owners might face are the control of termites, bedbugs, and rodents.

The industry is represented among others by the Canadian Pest Management Association as well as related provincial and municipal associations.

To benefit structural users, Health Canada has dedicated staff which facilitates interactions between pest specialists, pesticide distributors, researchers, scientists, registrants and regulators to work towards reducing risks in pesticide use. The goal is to help pesticide users to better understand the regulatory system and best meet their pest control needs.

This work provides stakeholders with:

• an understanding of pest control product issues from the user perspective
• assistance in understanding the processes and requirements of the regulatory system
• facilitated interactions between users and registrants of pesticides to address pest control issues
• monitoring of regulatory decisions to identify and follow issues affecting the industry to facilitate resolutions in their early stages
• assistance in identifying potential alternatives and reduced-risk pesticides inside and outside of Canada

The Health Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency welcomes your questions or comments. Should you require further information please contact the Pest Management Information Service. If emailing, please specify "Structural Sectors" in the subject line. If calling, please request to speak with the Structural Facilitator.

Related Information

• Bedbugs
• Canadian Pest Management Association
•  National Pest Management Association
• Pesticide Registration Process