Montreal will become the first jurisdiction in Canada to legislate and regulate on golf course pesticide use after a decision to ban most pesticides at golf courses across the city starting next year. Golf courses, which were previously exempt from certain pesticide restrictions, will face fines for non-compliance. He told CBC News that municipalities are increasingly beefing up regulations surrounding pesticides, often surpassing federal rules. Chlorothalonil is often used on vegetables, he said, but also on golf courses to protect turf grass from diseases. But, he added, golfers want lush green golf courses, which are created with a lot of fertilizer and watering.
