Responsible Garden Care

Garden Care Chemical is a term to describe a group of chemical products that control the pest organisms that are a problem in the garden and in and around the home. These products control weeds, moss , insects, fungal diseases, rats, ants and slugs.

Responsible garden care means:

1. that consumers are well informed on how to use Garden Care Chemicals safely and effectively.
2. that consumers understand how garden chemicals must be disposed of safely to avoid pollution of surface and ground water.
3. that products have minimal impact on the non target plants and animals living in the garden.
4. that new products suitable for ‘organic’ gardening and new products compatible with integrated pest management are researched and developed.
5. that alternative methods of pest, weed, and disease control are considered so they can be integrated with the use of Garden Care Chemicals.
6. that new products are developed with sustainable product profiles in terms of safety, and environmental impact, including recycling of the packaging.
7. that tiered training is carried out with retailers selling and advising on Garden Care Chemicals.

CPA garden company members