Q: How much does one bottle treat?
A: One kg of grain treated with a 250mL bottle treats appr. 1 acre

Q: How long will farmers be able to use this substance?
A: The Emergency Use Registration is effective until November 1, 2027.  After this date all unused product must be returned to the municipality.

Q: Where can I find more information on this from Health Canada?
A: Label information can be found by clicking here. Click on Registration Number 28751 to obtain the approved bottle label.

Q: Who can purchase and apply 2% Liquid Strychnine?
A: Label statement: “Only to be used by certified pest control operators, farmers, and persons authorized in government approved pest control programs.”

• Someone who qualifies as a “farmer” (commercial agriculturalist) must provide two of the following:
  • Purchaser’s confirmed legal land description
  • Alberta Farm Fuel Benefit number
  • Other information to verify
• Users must meet the above criteria.  Acreage owners do not fall under the category of farmers and cannot be dispensed 2% Liquid Strychnine.
• Only a landowner or legally recognized operator (i.e. leaseholder or renter with a written agreement) may purchase and apply the product.  Proxys are not permitted.  The release of 2% Liquid Strychnine to persons that claim to represent trained applicators is prohibited.
• Hired hands or farm employees that are certified pesticide applicators under the EPEA are permitted to apply strychnine, if they complete the training.
• Family members wishing to apply Strychnine must be listed on the land title, lease, or rental agreement.  Being a family member alone does not qualify them.  To be eligible to apply this product, a family member not on the title must be a certified pesticide applicator under the EPEA.

Q: Where does a producer purchase 2% Liquid Strychnine if they farm in multiple municipalities?
A: Producers must identify one municipality (typically their home quarter) from which they will purchase.  They may apply product on eligible land in other approved areas.

Q: Is there a limit to how much a producer can purchase?
A: Yes, applicants are limited to a maximum purchase of two cases, dependent on availability

Q: When is the application window?
A: Use is only permitted during early spring (March 1 – June 15) before national vegetation has emerged and in late summer (July 15 – September 1) after vegetation has died down.  Spring is the best time to apply Strychnine.

Q: Do farmers need to post signage when treating a RGS colony?
A: Yes, signage must be posted at all treatment sites.  Signs can be obtained from the municipality where they purchased 2% Liquid Strychnine.

Q: Who conducts audits or inspections?
A: Random or targeted audits may be conducted by the Government of Alberta officials or directed representatives.  The Pesticides Regulatory Directorate (formerly PMRA) may also conduct audits.