Alberta, Saskatchewan urge Ottawa to approve gopher poison following rejection

Emergency pesticide use for surging gopher population across the Prairies rejected

Saskatchewan and Alberta are disappointed with a decision by federal regulators against using a pesticide to manage agriculture damage from the Richardson's ground squirrel.

Alberta, Saskatchewan urge Ottawa to approve gopher poison following rejection

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Saskatchewan ‘extremely disappointed’ by PMRA strychnine ruling

REGINA — The Government of Saskatchewan said Monday it is disappointed in the decision by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) to deny Saskatchewan and Alberta's joint emergency use registration request for two per cent liquid strychnine to support Richardson's ground squirrel management for the 2026 growing season. "Saskatchewan producers have been clear about the challenges they face in managing Richardson's ground squirrel…

Emergency Strychnine Use Denied in Province for 2026

The Government of Saskatchewan is disappointed in the decision by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) to deny Saskatchewan and Alberta’s joint emergency use registration request for two per cent liquid strychnine to support Richardson’s ground squirrel management for the 2026 growing season. “Saskatchewan producers have been clear about the challenges they face in managing Richardson’s ground squirrels with the limited tools…

Pest Management Regulatory Agency Denies Request for Strychnine Use on Ground Squirrels

Regina and Edmonton (Rural Roots Canada) – The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has denied a joint request by Alberta and Saskatchewan to give emergency approval to use liquid strychnine to help control the Richardson’s ground squirrel population. The two provinces had asked to use a two-percent liquid strychnine solution for the 2026 growing season despite a nationwide ban on the neurotoxin implemented in 2024. In separate statements, t…

Pest Management Regulatory Agency Decision Denies Emergency Use of Strychnine in Saskatchewan for 2026

The Government of Saskatchewan is disappointed in the decision by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) to deny Saskatchewan and Alberta's joint emergency use registration...