ArticleEnvironmental health : a global access science source2011
Municipal bylaw to reduce cosmetic/non-essential pesticide use on household lawns - a policy implementation evaluation.
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- Legal and regulatory instruments for NCD prevention: a scoping review and descriptive analysis of evaluations in OECD countries.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Adult and child urinary 2,4-D in cities with and without cosmetic pesticide bylaws: a population-based cross-sectional pilot study.Journal of exposure science & environmental epidemiology · 2017Article
- Occupational pesticide exposures and respiratory health.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2013Review
- 'A drop of water in the pool': information and engagement of linguistic communities around a municipal pesticide bylaw to protect the public's health.Critical public health · 2012Article
- Homeowner attitudes and practices towards residential landscape management in Ohio, USA.Environmental management · 2012Article
- Development of a guide to applying precaution in local public health.International journal of occupational and environmental healthArticle
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backgroundPesticide use on urban lawns and gardens contributes to environmental contamination and human exposure. Municipal policies to restrict use and educate households on viable alternatives deserve study. We describe the development and implementation of a cosmetic/non-essential pesticide bylaw by a municipal health department in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and assess changes in resident practices associated with bylaw implementation.
methodsImplementation indicators built on a logic model and were elaborated through key informant interviews. Bylaw impacts on awareness and practice changes were documented through telephone surveys administered seasonally pre, during and post implementation (2003-2008). Multivariable logistic regression models assessed associations of demographic variables and gardening season with respondent awareness and practices.
resultsImplementation indicators documented multiple municipal health department activities and public involvement in complaints from commencement of the educational phase. During the enforcement phases only 40 warning letters and 7 convictions were needed. The number of lawn care companies increased. Among survey respondents, awareness of the bylaw and the Natural Lawn campaign reached 69% and 76% respectively by 2008. Substantial decreases in the proportion of households applying pesticides (25 to 11%) or hiring lawn care companies for application (15 to 5%) occurred. Parallel absolute increases in use of natural lawn care methods occurred among households themselves (21%) and companies they contracted (7%).
conclusionsBylaws or ordinances implemented through education and enforcement are a viable policy option for reducing urban cosmetic pesticide use.
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