Public Notice of Pesticide Use Commencing August 28, 2025

phragmites overrun an area

The Town of Kingsville intends to control Phragmites along all rural roads in the municipality.Commencing August 28, 2025, weather permitting to September 29, 2025.

We are controlling Phragmites under the Public Works and Safety exemption to the Cosmetic Pesticide Ban in subsection 7.1(2) of the Pesticides Actfor the promotion of public health or safety and to remove this invasive plant.

The following pesticides registered under the Pest Control Act (Canada) will be used:

  • Arsenal Powerline Herbicide (Reg# 30203), containing the active ingredient Imazapyr, present as the isopropylamine salt.
  • VisionMax Silviculture Herbicide (Reg#27736), containing the active ingredients Glyphosate, present as potassium salt.
  • MSO Spray Adjuvant (Reg#33193), containing the active ingredients surfactant blend 100%

For further information, please contact:

Steve Ford
Green Stream Lawn and Vegetation Management Inc.
200 North Service Road West, Suite 476
Oakville, ON L6M 2Y1
1-888-553-5588

Lu-Ann Marentette
Town of Kingsville Drainage Superintendent
2021 Division Road North
Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9
519-733-2305

*Collect calls will be accepted.

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