Weed Control

Each June, the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville conduct roadside spraying. Vegetation control along the County roadsides is an important part of road maintenance to:

• ensure clear sight lines for signs, intersections and roadside wildlife
• promote drainage and drying
• prevent the establishment of trees and brush in the right of way.

Controlling noxious and invasive weeds is another objective of the County vegetation management program. Each year the County publishes a map of spraying coverage. Spraying herbicides is completed by a qualified contractor licensed by the Ministry of the Environment under requirements of the Pesticides Act. Only unmaintained ditches will be sprayed with herbicide, from the edge of the gravel shoulder to approximately 1 metre from the fence line. Maintained yards and ditches are not sprayed. 

The County Roadside Spraying page has fact sheets on noxious and invasive weeds in Leeds Grenville.  For residents living along Township roads who are concerned about weeds and noxious plants, please contact the County at 613-342-3840 ext. 2413 or visit the Managing invasive species in Ontario website page..

A public notice of this pesticide use will be advertised in the local papers and on the County website.

Contractors conducting work within our Township are encouraged to follow the Clean Equipment Protocol for Industry.