Thank you for participating in Flagstaff County’s 2026 Strychnine Distribution Program.
The 2026 application window for 2% Liquid Strychnine has now closed. No further applications can be made until the next approved application periods:
- March 1 to June 15, 2027
- A second late summer 2027 window will run July 15 to September 1, 2027.
Please ensure your completed 2026 Product Evaluation Form is returned to Flagstaff County Agricultural Services no later than October 15th, 2026. The form has been attached for your reference and is an important requirement of the program and will help support the continued evaluation and responsible use of strychnine.
Users should avoid any practices that could attract raptors or other species to treated areas and must follow all label directions to minimize risks to birds and other animals.
Registration Timeline
A temporary registration timeline is expected to run until November 2027. The goal during this period is to demonstrate responsible use and effectiveness so that the product can become a long-term tool within the integrated pest management (IPM) model.
Training and Eligibility Requirements
Product Stewardship Training is required to purchase strychnine and will be available through the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) until September 1, 2026.
Strychnine cannot be sold or used in urban areas and may not be used on acreages.
Additionally, purchasers will need to complete:
- 2026 Purchase Information, Treatment Plan, and Strychnine Use Declaration
- 2026 Product Evaluation Form
Who Can Purchase
Producers can purchase Strychnine from their home municipality.
- Landowner (e.g. Farm Fuel #, Land Titles, GST #, Ag insurance)
- Renter or lessee with written agreement
- Director under corporate farm, Hutterite colony, or a numbered company
Supply and Distribution
There is currently no supply in Canada.
Geographic Availability
Forty-nine Alberta municipalities and 15 crop districts within Saskatchewan are within the Strychnine Focus Areas.
Application Windows
Spring applications can occur from (March 1 – June 15) before vegetation has emerged and in late summer (July 15 to September 1) after vegetation has died down and during the juvenile window. Spring is the best time to apply Strychnine.
Purchase Limits
The province has set a maximum purchase limit of two cases (24 bottles of 250ml) at one time. Flagstaff County will limit each producer to 1 case until more supplies are secured.
Rate
1 bottle of 2% Liquid Strychnine will treat approximately 1 acre under average conditions.
Price
Flagstaff will sell strychnine to eligible users at cost-recovery of approximately $20/bottle.
Reporting
Applicators will need to complete the Product Evaluation Form post application.
Empty Containers
All empty containers must be returned empty and triple rinsed to the Flagstaff County Administration Building.
Steps for Producers
- Join the Strychnine Mailing List Sign Up (optional and recommended) Link to join: https://portal.laserfiche.ca/r8288/forms/SMLSU
Producers can register for the Strychnine emailing list to receive updates and important information regarding the emergency use program. Alternatively, producers can monitor Flagstaff Counties and the provincial websites. - Complete required training and meet eligibility requirements.
- Submit the Liquid Strychnine Use Agreement Form to request product (this form is closed until more supplies are secured):
https://portal.laserfiche.ca/r8288/forms/liquidStrychnineUseAgreement
Further Information
Click below for further information from Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation.