Training for Saskatchewan producers using strychnine

Saskatchewan producers planning to participate in the strychnine stewardship program are required to take training. 

That training is is a required step for producers in eligible rural municipalities (RMs) seeking access to two per cent liquid strychnine for targeted control of Richardson’s ground squirrel (RGS) infestations.  

Training is one component of the Strychnine Stewardship Program, which is available in 208 RMs through an Emergency Use Registration (EUR) outlined by Health Canada’s Pesticides Regulatory Directorate. The EUR is in effect until November 2027.   

The 90-minute online training course, available through the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, addresses responsible strychnine use, environmental protection, integrated pest management and pesticide safety. A mandatory Treatment Plan and Declaration Form is also required to become a certified strychnine user.