Weed Control

The M.D. of Bonnyville’s Agricultural Services Department is dedicated to reducing the establishment and spread of noxious and nuisance weeds. Between 400 and 500 miles of roadside ditches are sprayed annually as a control method, focusing on Canada and Sow Thistle as well as other dangerous weed species that may be introduced to the M.D. by movement of machinery or vehicles.

To cooperate with our local farmers and ranchers who run herbicide-free operations, the M.D. of Bonnyville regularly enters into Weed Control Agreements. Under the terms of the agreement, landowners will claim responsibility for weed control on right-of-ways adjacent to their property while the M.D. will exclude the location from their regular spray programs.

To download the Weed Control Agreement Form, click here .

Perennial Weed Eradication

Perennial weed Inspections are regularly conducted on oilfield sites, pipeline right-of-ways and on private land to identify and control all infestations of hard-to-kill perennial weeds. Currently the emphasis is to prevent the establishment of the noxious weeds Toadflax, Tansy and Scentless Chamomile.

For further information about the M.D.’s weed control programs, please contact the Agricultural Services Department at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or by phone at 780.826.3951.