Pest Control on Campus
Insect and rodent infestations are best prevented through effective control of food sources through proper storage, waste handling, good housekeeping, and building maintenance practices. Non-chemical methods are used on campus as much as possible; however, despite best efforts, infestations will sometimes occur, and the use of pesticides may be necessary. If infestations are not controlled either through good practice or chemical methods, health risks may become an issue. The volume of pesticide products used and stored at the University is limited and only used when high infestation occurs. In addition, safe work procedures for the use and handling of chemical pesticides where these are applied are in place, along with training and licencing for anyone who may be required to apply these pesticides.
The Safety Office, in collaboration with Campus Sustainability and Facilities, will continue to investigate alternatives to controlling pest infestations using non-toxic chemicals, where available.
The University of Winnipeg as part of the regulation requirements is sending notice to the campus community of intent to use pesticides on campus. Concerned individuals have 15 days from the date of the notice (December 22, 2023) to send written submissions to MB Conservation regarding any concerns they may have.
Pesticide Use Notification
Public Notice is hereby given, that the University of Winnipeg intends to conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, as may be required. In keeping with the University’s sustainability objectives, this year's list represents an overall reduction in products from previous years.
Concerned individuals may also send written submissions or objections within 15 days of the publication of this notice (December 22, 2023) to the department below.
Environmental Approvals Branch
Manitoba Environment and Climate
Box 35, 14 Fultz Boulevard, Box 35
Winnipeg MB R3Y 0L6
Pesticide |
Chemical Name |
Target Species |
Application Method |
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Konk 409 |
Pyrethrine DicarboximideN-octyl bicycloheptene |
Flying Insects |
Aerosol spray can |
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Konk 407 |
Pyretherine, Piperonyl butoxide technical, N-Octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide |
Insects |
Aerosol spray can
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Prozap Crawling Insect Killer |
d-Phenothrin, Tetramethrin |
Crawling Insects |
Pressurized spray |
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Dragnet FT Emulsifiable Concentrate |
Permethrin |
Insects |
Tank Mixed with water. Pump sprayed into crack and crevices |
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Bedlam Insecticide |
d-Phenothrin, N-Octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide |
Insects |
Aerosol spray can |
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Drione Dust |
Pyrethrins, Piperonyl Butoxide, Amorphous Silica Gel |
Insects |
Dust |
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Temprid SC |
Imidacloprid Beta-cyfluthrin |
Insects |
Tank Mixed with water. Pump sprayed into crack and crevices |
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ON GUARD PD 5 |
Pyrethrins Piperonyl Butoxide |
Insects |
Pressurized Spray |
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Contrac Blox |
Bromadiolone |
Mice |
Bait Blocks |
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Final Blox |
Brodifacoum |
Mice |
Bait Blocks |
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Havoc XT Blok |
Brodifacoum |
Mice |
Bait Blocks |
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OvoControl |
Nicarbazin |
Pigeon |
Ready to use bait. |
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JAGUAR 50 BAIT CHUNX |
Brodifacoum |
Mice |
Bait Blocks |
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Generations Mini Blocks |
Difethialone |
Mice |
Bait Blocks |
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Fastrac |
Bromethalin |
Mice |
Bait Blocks |
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First Strike |
Difethialone |
Mice |
Soft Bait |
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Resolv |
Bromadiolone |
Mice |
Soft Bait |
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MaxForce Quantam Ant bait |
Imidacloprid |
Ants |
Liquid Bait |
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MaxForce IMPACT Cockroach Bait Gel |
Clothianidin |
Cockroach |
Bait Gel |
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MaxForce IMPACT Cockroach Bait Gel | Clothianidin | Cockroach | Bait Gel | |||
MaxForce Roach |
Hydramethylnon |
Cockroach |
Bait Gel |
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GREEN WAY ANT AND ROACH BAIT GEL |
Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate |
Insects |
Bait Gel |
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Terro Ant Killer Liquid Ant Bait |
Borax |
Ants |
Liquid Bait |
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Ortho Home Defense Max Perimeter and Indoor Insect Control |
Permethrin |
Insects |
Bait Gel |
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Ortho Home Defense Max Perimeter and Indoor Insect Control |
Permethrin |
Insects |
Ready to use pump spray (battery operated) with wand applicator. |
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Ortho Home Defense Max Perimeter and Indoor Insect Control |
Permethrin |
Insects |
Ready to use spray bottle |
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KONK Foam Insecticide II |
Permethrin |
Insects |
Aerosol Spray |
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Knock Down Hornet & Wasp Blaster Killer |
Teramethrin |
Wasp/Hornets |
Aerosol Spray |
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Konk Hornet and Wasp Blaster Spray Killer |
Tetramethrin |
Wasp/Hornets |
Aerosol Spray |
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Knock Down Kilsol One Solution 22 in 1! Multi Insect Killer |
d-phenothrin |
Insects |
Aerosol Spray |
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Knock down Eco Crawling Insect Control & Killer Bait Powder |
Silicon dioxide |
Insects |
Powder |
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Tempo 20 WP Insecticide |
Cyfluthrin |
Insects |
Tank Mixed with water. Pump sprayed |
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Onguard Hornet & Wasp Blaster |
tetramethrin |
Wasp/Hornet |
Aerosol Spray |
The following is additional information regarding the University's safety procedures on pesticides application so that employees fully understand why the University requires a control program, and the extra measures that are taken to ensure that the application of pesticides is conducted in a safe and responsible manner, particularly in offices, resident areas and day care.
Pesticides may be applied in areas of concern where there is an infestation or possibility of advancing to infestation and which pose a potential risk to health due to the following:
- Rodents may carry Hantavirus and people may become infected through contact with Hantavirus infected rodents or their urine and droppings.
- Feral Pigeon can pose a risk to human health and can cause extensive damage to property.
- Insect sting or bite may result in a potentially lethal reaction for those who are allergic to the insect's venom
Process for Using Pesticides/Insecticides
The Safety Office will be informed of usage of pesticides and monitored for their use on a monthly basis.
Offices and Resident areas:
When using insecticide, Physical Plant staff will follow the procedures below to minimize exposure potential in office and resident areas:
- Insecticides will never be used in the concerned areas without prior notice to the occupants.
- Insecticides will be applied only when the occupants are not in the area, and occupants will not be allowed to re-enter the area until at least four hours have elapsed.
- A notice will be placed on the door indicating that the area is closed and off limits and a time specified.
- Tape will be placed over the door lock as a reminder to occupant(s) not to enter the area
All rodenticides used on campus will be placed in tamper proof containers. They will be monitored until the problem has been appropriately controlled and removed.
Daycare:
Procedure for applying insecticidal spray in Daycare will be conducted on Friday evenings only so that the children will not be present when it is applied, and will be allowed to off-gas for at least two days before normal occupancy resumes.
The University's Health & Safety Office will ensure that any pesticides are used correctly and safely according to procedure. Please contact Kevin Smith, Manager, Safety and Health, in 0GM05C at 204.785.9894 if you have concern.