Lisa Privett
Program Coordinator, Clean Nova Scotia
- 1155 East Chezzetcook Rd
- East Chezzetcook
- Dartmouth
- Canada
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Re: Research or Information on Sustainable Methods of Dealing with European Fire Ants
2009-04-27 11:54:32 UTC
Thank you all for some great direction, most of these methods we have already been implementing into our education, but it's good to know we are on a right path in that regard.
Micheline, is your book availible in english??
Lisa Privett
Program Coordinator
Clean Nova Scotia
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Research or Information on Sustainable Methods of Dealing with European Fire Ants
2009-04-23 13:16:38 UTC
Halifax Regional Municipality(HRM), which includes Halifax and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, has identified pockets of infestation by European Fire Ants. HRM has a municipal ban of residental pesticides, and although these ant infestations do not fall under that ban we are trying to find ways to help homeowners and others who are being affected to find sustainable ways to mitigate the spread of these ants as well as enable homeowners to enjoy their yards this summer. If anyone can offer any research or methods that are proven or not we are looking for any and all information that may be available. These ants are causing severe allergic reactions in some with sensitivities and general discomfort with their stings and bites as well when nests or active areas are disturbed. Dogs, cats, children and homeowners affected.
Lisa Privett
Program Officer
Clean Nova Scotia
Canada -
Re: Community Health Improvements after Pesticide Bans?
2009-03-30 15:02:23 UTC
Ryan,
Check out Clean nova Scotia's website Sustainable landscaping section. We deliver the education piece of Halifax Regional Municipalities Pesticide By-law. I have worked with this program for three years and we have recieved great success with some of our education and outreach components. Specifically "Greenyards", a free on site education piece for homeowners. If you are interested in more information contact me.
Lisa
Lisa Privett
Program Officer
Clean Nova Scotia
Canada
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