Strychnine Stewardship Training
Status of Emergency Use of Strychnine:
1. You must first complete mandatory training as outlined below
2. The Municipality is still awaiting product
3. This years program allows application July 15 to September 1, and in 2027, applications can be made in spring before green up and late summer from mid-July to the end of August following the dry down of plant material.
SARM is pleased to partner with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and the Alberta Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation to support the safe implementation of Emergency Use Registration of strychnine in the 2026 and 2027 seasons. Critical information about the strychnine stewardship program, including mandatory training, is provided below.
Strychnine Stewardship Program
The provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan have developed guidelines and requirements pertaining to the access to, use, and application of strychnine to control Richardson’s ground squirrels. Completing prescribed training is required as one of the eligibility requirements.
Please review: Saskatchewan Strychnine Stewardship Guidelines
Required Training
One part of the Strychnine Stewardship Program is the completion of online-only training for both municipal administrators and producers.
Training Schedule
Access to the Strychnine Stewardship Training for the 2026 season is available from May 4 to August 1, 2026.
Reporting Process
After completing the training in full, you will be able to download a certificate of completion. Please retain this for your records and bring it to your RM office.
For producers, two (2) business days after completing the training, your municipality will be able to confirm the completion of your training. There are other eligibility requirements beyond the training that you must complete prior to accessing strychnine.
Please see the Saskatchewan Strychnine Stewardship Guidelines webpage for further details.
Please wait at least two business days after completing the training before contacting your municipality to begin the process of accessing strychnine.
For questions about the Strychnine Stewardship Program in Saskatchewan, please contact: rgs@gov.sk.ca
For technical questions about the Strychnine Stewardship Training Program, please contact: learning@sarm.ca