The Corporation of the County of Essex intends to control noxious weeds along the following rural roadsides:
The following pesticides that will be used are registered under the “Pest Control Products Act” (Canada):
- Clearview Herbicide Reg. #29752 (containing active ingredients: Metsulfuron-Methyl and Aminopyralid, present as potassium salt)
- Gateway Spray Adjuvant Reg.#31470 (containing active ingredient: Paraffinic Oil, and Alkoxylated alcohol)
- Navius FLEX Herbicide Reg. #30922 (containing active ingredients: Metsulfuron–Methyl and Aminocyclopyrachlor)
This pesticide use falls under the exception to the cosmetic pesticide ban mentioned in subsection 7.1 (2) of the Pesticides Act for uses related to the promotion of public health and safety.
Spraying will commence on May 25, 2022, weather permitting, and conclude by June 25, 2022.
For more information call:
Green Stream at 1-905-510-1229 (Collect calls accepted)
K. Daniel Newman, Weed Inspector
Email: dnewman@countyofessex.ca
Phone: 519-776-6441 x1901
Corporation of the County of Essex
360 Fairview Ave. W.
Fax:519-776-4455
Essex, Ontario N8M 1Y6
TTY:1-877-624-4832