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PESTICIDE USE

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For the promotion of public health and safety as noted within subsection 7.1(2) of the Pesticides Act, the County of Lanark, and participating municipalities, intends to utilize Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc. to control weeds along rural roadsides within the County of Lanark.

The spraying will occur on pre-selected local municipal and county roads within the County of Lanark.

The Contractor will be using: Clearview Herbicide (PCP#29752), active ingredients Metasulfuron-Methyl and Aminopyralid, (present as potassium salt). Gateway Adjuvant (PCP#31470), active ingredients Paraffinic Oil and Alkoxylated alcohol non-ionic surfactant, under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada).

Commencing: June 11th through July 27th, 2020 (weather permitting).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc. – 613-938-2117 (collect calls accepted)
Lanark County Public Works – 613-267-1353 or Toll Free 1-888-952-6275
Beckwith Township – 613-257-1539
Township of Montague – 613-283-7478

For information regarding boom and targeted spot spraying of weeds, including details of the specific road sections and how they will be treated, visit the County of Lanark website at www.lanarkcounty.ca   These lists outline the control method to be used, which include boom spraying, targeted spot spraying, hand removals and no spray zone.s

FIRE RULES AND REGULATIONS

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Reminder that you need a fire permit for big brush burns only not camp fires (they are required from April 1st – October 31st). You can pick up your permit at the Municipal Office during their business hours. Permits for Saturday burning can be picked up on the Friday before. The permits are only good for the day of issue. Remember that you are still responsible for your fire even though you have a permit, so don’t burn in windy conditions.

OBSTACLES ON PUBLIC ROADS

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Public Works requests that property owners please do not place basketball equipment or any other obstacles on public roads. The Township will not be responsible for any damage occurring because of obstruction.