2,4-D Lawn and Turf Uses

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has conducted its re-evaluation of 2,4-D, a herbicide commonly used to control weeds on lawn and turf. This section contains all of the relevant materials about the re-evaluation of 2,4-D.

Extension for filing a Notice of Objection to the 2,4-D decision (RVD 2008-11)

The 2,4-D Re-evaluation Decision document was published on May 16, 2008. As per the Pest Control Products Act, any person who provides a scientific basis may file a notice of objection requesting the reconsideration of a major registration decision within 60 days after the decision is made public. Due to the public interest in the 2,4-D re-evaluation decision, the notice of objection filing period has been extended for 30 days until August 14, 2008.

For additional information on the reconsideration of decision process please contact the Pest Management Information Service.

• Information Note: 2,4-D and Use on Lawns and Turf - August 16, 2006
• Questions and Answers about 2,4-D - August 16, 2006
• Lawn and Turf Uses of (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)acetic Acid [2,4-D] - (REV2006-11) August 16, 2006
• Re-evaluation of the Lawn and Turf Uses of (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)acetic Acid [2,4-D] - (PACR2005-01) February 21, 2005

Additional Resources

• Information Note: Cosmetic Bans and the Roles of the Three Levels of Governments
• Information Note: Re-evaluation of Pesticides Program
• Healthy Lawns