Update | Strychnine for emergency access for Richardson's Ground Squirrel control
Lacombe County has begun to receive limited amounts of 2% liquid strychnine. Currently, producers on the Strychnine Contact List are being contacted as product becomes available to arrange purchase.
At this time:
- Producers wishing to participate in the 2% liquid strychnine program can contact the Agriculture Services department at 403-782-8959.
- Producers will be added to a contact list and will be contacted once strychnine is available for purchase.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to limited supply, a maximum of one (1) case per producer will be sold. Further, due to limited supply, some producers may not be contacted to purchase strychnine during the 2026 season.
Please note that all producers must complete the approved Strychnine Stewardship Training prior to purchasing or using strychnine.
MANDATORY TRAINING
All producers who intend to purchase or use strychnine must complete the approved Strychnine Stewardship Training BEFORE purchasing the product. Lacombe County will receive a limited quantity of strychnine in early-mid June.
The course is delivered online and MUST be completed prior to product purchase. The training provides essential instruction on:
- Proper handling and application
- Regulatory compliance
- Environmental safety
You can access the FREE training here: https://strychnine-stewardship-training.thinkific.com/courses/producers.
Training is available until August 1, 2026, and will be available again in the spring of 2027. Producers should complete the required training as early as possible to avoid delays once the product becomes available.
QUESTIONS?
- For more information regarding training support on the Strychnine Stewardship Training Program, please contact: learning@sarm.ca.
- For questions about strychnine availability, please contact the Agricultural Services Department at 403-782-8959 or email mbates@lacombecounty.com.
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Mailing Address:
Lacombe County Office
RR 3
Lacombe AB T4L 2N3
Physical Location:
40403 Range Road 27-4
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8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Email: info@lacombecounty.com
Phone: 403-782-6601
Fax: 403-782-3820
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