Public Notice of Pesticide Use
The Corporation of the County of Essex intends to control noxious weeds along the following rural roadsides:
| Road | From/To | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 9 | CR 8 to CR 20 | 13.7 |
| County Road 10 | CR 20 to CR 11 | 11.9 |
| County Road 11 | CR 8 to 3rd Concession (Harrow) | 18.4 |
| County Road 12 | CR 11 to CR 23 | 13.8 |
| County Road 14 | Kent Road 1 to CR 27 | 24.1 |
| County Road 15 | CR 11 to CR 8 | 14.3 |
| County Road 18 | Hwy. 3 to CR 5 (Amherstburg) | 29.8 |
| County Road 23 | CR 34 to CR 50 | 18.8 |
| County Road 27 | CR 8 to CR 23 | 12.1 |
| County Road 29 | CR 34 to 2nd Concession (Kingsville) | 7.0 |
| County Road 31 | CR 8 to CR 18 | 10.9 |
| County Road 34 | Hwy. 3 to Hopgood Sideroad (Essex) | 7.0 |
| County Road 37 | CR 2 to CR 34 | 25.2 |
| TOTAL | 207 |
The following pesticides that will be used are registered under the “Pest Control Products Act” (Canada):
- ClearView Herbicide (Reg. #29752) containing the active ingredients: Metsulfuron-methyl and Aminopyralid, (present as potassium salt)
- Gateway Adjuvant (Reg.#31470) containing the active ingredients: Paraffinic Oil, and Alkoxylated alcohol non-ionic surfactants
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 or safety.
Spraying will commence on June 1, 2024, weather permitting, and conclude on June 30, 2024.
For more information call:
Green Stream Lawn and Vegetation Management Inc at 1-905-510-1229
(Collect calls accepted)
Jeremy Krueger, Weed Inspector
Email: jkrueger@countyofessex.ca
Corporation of the County of Essex
360 Fairview Ave. W.
Essex, Ontario N8M 1Y6
Phone:519-776-6441 x1903
Fax:519-776-4455
TTY:1-877-624-4832