Public Notice – Roadside Pesticide Use

The County of Bruce intends to control noxious weeds along rural County roadsides.

The County of Bruce intends to control noxious weeds along the following rural County roadsides: BR 1, BR 2, BR 3, BR 4, BR 6, BR 7, BR 12, BR 15, BR 19, BR 20, BR 22, BR 23, BR 28, BR 86 and BR 6E.


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

  • Navius FLEX Herbicide (Reg. #30922) containing the active ingredients Metsulfuron – methyl and Aminocyclopyrachlor.
  • Hasten NT Ultra Spray Adjuvant (Reg. #31760) containing the active ingredients Methyl and ethyl oleate (esterified vegetable oil).
  • ClearView Herbicide (Reg. #29752) containing the active ingredients Aminopyralid (present as potassium salt), and Metsulfuron-methyl.

 

We are controlling Noxious weeds under Public Works Exception of the Cosmetic Pesticides Ban for the promotion of public health and safety.

Spraying will commence on May 11, 2026, weather permitting, and conclude June 30, 2026.
 

For more information, please contact:

  • Greenstream: Steve Ford at 1-905-510-1229  
  • Bruce County: Andrew Beumer, Environmental Services Manager at 1-226-909-2824 
     

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