Thunder Bay Residents Support a Ban on the Use of Ornamental Pesticides
In August 2007, the Canadian Cancer Society Thunder Bay Unit commissioned Oraclepoll Research Limited, a national public opinion polling and market research organization, to conduct a community poll.
Methodology
This poll assessed the opinion of Thunder Bay residents on the ornamental use of pesticides using
computer-assisted techniques of telephone interviewing (CATI) and random number selection from across all Wards in the City of Thunder Bay. A total of 500 randomly selected residents 18 years of age and older were interviewed. The margin of error for this 500-person survey was +/- 4.3%, 19/20 times.
Results
75% of Thunder Bay residents view pesticide reduction as a public health issue, compared to a lesser 16% who see it as a property rights matter.rights matter.
There is strong support for a bylaw restricting the use of cosmetic pesticides from 77% of residents, compared to only 17% that would oppose one.
77% of residents agree that cosmetic pesticides pose a threat to the environment
78% of residents agree that cosmetic pesticides pose a health threat to children
78% of residents agree that cosmetic pesticides pose a threat to the health of pets
City of Thunder Bay Councillors, is asked to please consider this poll in your decision-making and respond to this public health issue with a strong by-law restricting the use of cosmetic pesticides.