The Township of Lanark Highlands intends to utilize Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc. to control weeds along rural roadsides within the Township.
The spraying will occur on pre-selected municipal roads within the Township of Lanark Highlands.
The Contractor will be using the following pesticides registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada): ClearView Herbicide (Reg #29752), containing the active ingredients Metsulfuron-methyl and Aminopyralid (present as potassium salt), and 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 pesticides ban mentioned in subsection 7.1 (2) of the Pesticides Act for uses related to the promotion of public health or safety.
Commencing: Approx. June 25 through July 12, 2024 (weather permitting and contractor availability).
For further information contact:
Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc.; 613-938-2117 (collect calls accepted)
The Township of Lanark Highlands Public Works; 613-259-2398, x239 or Toll Free 1-800-239-4695 x 239 or via email at
For information regarding targeted spot spraying of weeds,, including details of the specific road sections and how they will be treated, visit the Township of Lanark Highlands website at www.lanarkhighlands.ca. These lists outline the control method to be used, which include targeted spot spraying, hand removals and no spray zones.
