Upcoming herbicide application to control Dog-strangling vine, Japanese knotweed, Burdock, Lily-of-the-valley, and Yellow archangel in natural areas during June 16th – June 27th. If any touch ups are needed the contractors will be returning between July 14th – July 18th.
The parks being treated are:
- Adamson Estate,
- Cawthra
- P-510 (Between Indian Valley Trail and Kenollie Ave, East of Stavebank Rd)
Phragmites (Common Reed), will be treated at various dates between the end of July and mid September at the following location:
- Adamson Estate,
- P-510 (Between Indian Valley Trail and Kenollie Ave, East of Stavebank Rd)
Contractors working on behalf of the City, Invasive Phragmites Control Centre, will be applying RoundUp WeatherPRO (Glyphosate) or Habitat Aqua (Imazapyr) directly to the plants using a handheld/backpack sprayer to minimize impacts to plants in the surrounding area. Habitat Aqua will only be used in wet areas and the City has obtained the proper permits to apply this herbicide.
Notification signs will be posted at all access points to the spray area at least 24 hours prior to treatment and will be removed no less than 48 hours after treatment. Timelines may be extended as needed depending on weather conditions.
This work supports the City’s Invasive Species Management Program and improves the health of natural areas across the City.
The Park Supervisor and 311 have been notified of these operations.