Welcome to the PMRA Media Room. In this section, you will find useful information about the regulation process of pesticides in Canada and other helpful reference tools on pest management. You can also view the latest announcements and new decisions of the Agency. We invite you to bookmark this page.

Media Contacts

Please contact our Media Relations Team at (613)736-3500
for any media inquiries.

PMRA in General

• Latest decisions
• PMRA Highlights
• New Pest Control Products Act
• Pesticide Label Text Search
• Frequently Asked Questions

PMRA Information Notes:

• Proposed Phaseout of Citronella-Based Personal Insect Repellents
  September 17, 2025
• Ontario College of Family Physicians Report
  August 4, 2026

Pesticide Regulation

• Overview of pesticide registration process
  
  
• Childrens Health Priorities within the PMRA
  January 3, 2026 - 125Kb
  
  
• Detailed description of pesticide registration process
  December 22, 2025 - 282Kb
  
  
• Pesticide Residues in Food
  1999 - 79Kb
  
  
• Examples of studies required for a pesticide used on food to be considered for registration - 35Kb

Mosquito Control Information

• DEET
  • DEET can be used safely on children and adults
    September 2003 - 17Kb
  • Detailed Safety Assessment of DEET
    April 2002 - 631Kb


• Mosquito Control Abatement Programs
  
  
• Safety Tips on Using Personal Insect Repellents
  May 2003 - 188Kb
  
  
• Effective Control of Mosquitos Around your Home
  
  
• West Nile Virus

Pest Control Tips

• Homeowners solutions to the most common pest problems