What is required to sell pesticides in Alberta?

• A. Pesticides cannot be sold at all.
• B. Pesticides can be sold if registered provincially.
• C. Only pesticides registered under the federal Pest Control Products Act may be sold and used.
• D. Pesticides can be sold without registration.

Answer: (C)

Pesticides sold in Alberta must be federally registered under the Pest Control Products Act. Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency reviews products for safety and efficacy and provides a registration number that legally allows sale and use across the country, including Alberta. Provincial registration alone does not replace this federal requirement. Without federal registration, sale and use are not permitted. Always check that the product label displays the federal registration number and follow the label directions.