Urban pesticides
What are urban pesticides?
Urban pesticides, sometimes referred to as garden and lawn pesticides, are used to protect our lawns, plants, vegetable gardens, public parks and other green spaces from pests like weeds, diseases and insects.
These are designed for both personal use (homes and gardens) and available as commercial-grade products for people with specialized training, like lawn care workers or commercial landscapers.
The benefits of urban pesticides
- Protect lawns, gardens, plants and other greenery from the threat of insects, weeds and disease
- Prevent invasive/aggressive weeds from spreading
- Safeguard oxygen-producing, carbon-reducing, urban green spaces that provide food and habitat for wildlife
Protecting your vegetable garden
Pests like insects, weeds and diseases spread fast and can swiftly destroy your vegetable garden.
While regular monitoring, cultivation and removal of infected plants can keep pest problems in check, pesticides are still the most effective way to make sure they are protected. Just ensure you read and follow the label directions.
Get tips on how to grow and protect a successful vegetable garden in our Vegetable Gardening 101 information sheet.