Pest Control
Pest Control Program
The RM of Lumsden is offering pest control product pick-up days from October 5 to November 13, 2026.
Residents can pick up pest control products (rat and mouse poison) at the RM Shop on Highway 11 (located half a mile east of Highway 54 on the north side of Highway 11).
Pick-up Times:
• Tuesdays: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
• Thursdays: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Available products include a limited supply of Warfarin, Weatherblok, and Ratak.
If you have a concern with a possible infestation, please to reach out to the municipal office to be put in touch with the Pest Control Officer for assistance.
Pest Control Officer: Rocky Coleman
Click to view the Pest Control Product Issuance Policy.
Gopher Control
The RM of Lumsden sells the following product for gopher control within the RM of Lumsden No. 189:
Ground Force, 10 kgs for $158.70 (tax included).
Please pay for the product at the Municipal Office and pick up products at the RM of Lumsden Public Works Shop (located a half-mile east of Highway No. 54, on Highway No. 11, north side).
SARM Gopher Control Program
Rebates for gopher control are available through the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM).
https://sarm.ca/programs/sustainable-canadian-agricultural-partnership/gopher-control-program/
Strychnine
Update: October 2, 2026
We do not have Strychnine in stock at this time. Orders have been placed for producers that have completed required training.
Program Information
On March 30th the federal government approved the use of Strychnine in Saskatchewan (under strict conditions). The Federal Government has mandated training for distributers and users. If you plan to purchase Strychnine from the RM, you will be required to show proof that you have completed the mandatory training at the time of purchase.
Information regarding required training
https://sarm.ca/strychnine-stewardship-training/
Controlled Emergency Registration of Strychnine - SARM UPDATES
April 2026 - Gov of SK Update for Producers and Municipalities
April 10, 2026 - Emergency Use Registration has been expanded
April 2, 2026 - Update and what it means for Rural Municipalities
March 31, 2026 - SARM Applauds Approval of Emergency Strychnine Registration
March 30, 2026 - Operational details and access procedures are still be finalized