The Town of Kingsville is reminding all landowners that noxious weeds negatively impact farmer fields and humans with respiratory issues. Weed seeds can travel many kilometres by wind to invade and kill healthy crops. Poison ivy, sumac and oak cause skin reactions; ragweed may trigger breathing difficulties.
This is an annual notice under provincial legislation, the Weed Control Act, R. S. O., 1990, which requires all landowners in the Town of Kingsville to destroy noxious weeds growing on their lands before May 30, 2023, and throughout the season. If you do not destroy noxious weeds on your property, we may be required to access your land to remove the weeds, charging the cost against your land.
You can find a list of noxious weeds on the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) website.
We appreciate your help in controlling the spread of noxious weeds in our community.
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I live beside Mill Creek to the west and north of our property. The shelf beside our property is managed by ERCA, with a farmer’s field north of us. The shelf is full of poison ivy which is constantly invading our property , resulting in personal exposure multiple times requiring medical treatment. Who do I contact about having these noxious plants removed?
Hi Joan
I’d suggest starting by contacting the Town of Kingsville by phoning (519) 733-2305 or by email at requests@kingsville.ca They may be able to advise you further.
If you wanted to contact ERCA you can phone 519-776-5209 or email admin@erca.org
How , by using Round Up, which causes cancer?
Hi mu
If you contact the Town by phoning (519) 733-2305 or by emailing requests@kingsville.ca they may have some suggestions.
Otherwise I’d recommend a Google search of non-toxic weed killers. These website for instance have some suggestions https://lawnlove.com/blog/non-toxic-weed-control/ and https://www.countryliving.com/uk/homes-interiors/gardens/a36337472/best-weed-killers/
I don’t know from personal experience whether any of them will do the trick. At my house we have used white vinegar and a dollop of dish soap for several years with success. Put it in a sprayer and go for it. It may take multiple treatments but it’s not toxic.