Disclaimer
The information in this manual is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and that listing of commercial products, necessary to this handbook, implies no endorsement by the authors or the British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks. Criticism of products or equipment not listed is neither implied nor intended.
Due to the constantly changing labels, laws and regulations, the British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks can assume no liability for the suggested use of chemicals contained herein.
No pesticides can be used unless they are registered in Canada for the intended use and bear a Pest Control Product Act registration number. At all times, pesticides must be applied according to the label directions on the pesticide container.
Acknowledgements
The editors would like to acknowledge the contribution of the following contractors in developing this manual:
Dr. Risa Smith, Vedalia Biological Research
Art Guite, Ridpest Service Ltd.
Al Vaudry and Bob Lucy, Professional Ecological Services
Holly Ridenour, XL Training Plus
Final manual layout and design as well as the version for the Internet was done by
Ian Black, IAN BLACK CONCEPTS [ http://www.islandnet.com/~iblack ]
Last, but not least, many thanks are particularly owed to Verne Gilpin, John Van and other members of the Urban Pest Management Association of B.C. who have reviewed various drafts and made many valuable suggestions to improve the text. |
