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If pesticide use in your neighbourhood is something you want to know about, add your name to the City of Kelowna's pesticide registry.

For the next 30 days, residents can add their names to the list. Those on the registry will be notified when pesticide spraying occurs on neighbouring properties.

"The city’s pesticide bylaw has been restricting the use of cosmetic pesticides on residential properties since 2009," said Todd Cashin, suburban and rural planning manager.

"However, certified applicators are still able to apply chemical pesticides. The registry allows residents to have the option of knowing when spraying in their area is taking place to minimize their exposure to pesticides."

Registration begins Friday and runs through March 11.

Residents can register online, or by calling the Commercial Pesticide Notification Registry Hotline at 250-469-8556.

You will have to provide your name, street address, postal code, phone number, email address, preference for same-day or day-before notification and reasons for registering.

Registrants are notified by commercial spray operators on the day before or the same day as the pesticide is applied to abutting residential properties. The registry notification does not cover pesticide application on agricultural properties.

Residents must sign up each year for the registry to be kept accurate and up to date.