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A Guide to Reducing theCosmetic Use of Herbicides in Saskatchewan
May 2009
EPB403
 
This reference guide includes helpful information on herbicides and weed control withdetailed suggestions for alternatives to commercial herbicides. The information has beencompiled from many sources. No scientific research was conducted by the SaskatchewanMinistry of Environment for this publication.Hyperlinking NoticeLinks to websites not under the control of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment are provided for the convenience of users. The ministry is not responsible for the accuracy,currency or the reliability of their content. The ministry does not offer any guarantee inthat regard and is not responsible for the information found through these links, nor doesit endorse the sites and their content.
 
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction....................................................................................................12. Weeds and their Growth Habits....................................................................2
2.1 What is a Weed?...........................................................................................22.2 Why Control Weeds?.....................................................................................22.3 Categories of Weeds.....................................................................................22.4 Life Cycles.....................................................................................................32.5 Growth Forms................................................................................................32.6 Common Weeds of Saskatchewan................................................................4
3. Why Should We Reduce the Use of Herbicides?......................................14
3.1 Effects of Using Herbicides on Public Health...............................................143.1.1 How do Herbicides get into our Bodies?............................................153.2 Effects of Using Herbicides on the Environment..........................................15
4. How to Control Weeds.................................................................................16
4.1 General Considerations in Selecting the Method of Weed Control..............164.2 Methods of Weed Control............................................................................164.2.1 Cultural Methods...............................................................................174.2.2 Mechanical Methods.........................................................................204.2.3 Biological Control..............................................................................224.2.4 Chemical Methods............................................................................254.2.5 Alternative Methods..........................................................................274.3 Integrated Pest Management (IPM).............................................................30
5. References...................................................................................................31
5.1 Additional Readings:....................................................................................33
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