Weed Control

• Edmonton councillors shelve pesticide ban, demand better weed control

  Edmonton city councillors decided to keep weed control chemicals while calling on city staff to improve the appearance of public parks and boulevards.

  Environment

  Aug 22, 2022
  
• City of Edmonton ramping up spring parks, green space maintenance

  To make sure Edmonton green spaces are ready for increased use, the city said mowing, pruning, planting trees and servicing trails is already happening behind the scenes.

  Environment

  May 17, 2022
  
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• Cuts to Edmonton’s weed control budget could be reversed in June

  A handful of passionate speakers at committee Friday all opposed a cost-savings plan to reduce manual weeding across the city and replace it with increased herbicide use.

  Environment

  May 28, 2021
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• Weevil warriors: Tiny insects tackle big problem at Calgary-area park

  A weevil munches its way through weeds, clearing the way for native plants.

  Environment

  Aug 21, 2019
• Unsightly lawns once again raising concerns in Regina neighbourhoods

  Regina city council is looking at ways to better enforce weed control in residential neighbourhoods.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2019
• Tiny beetles called Serbian weevils help control weeds in Banff National Park

  Known as weevils, they are being used as a biological control agent to kill the Yellow Toadflax, an invasive species that's taken root throughout the national park.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2018
• Edmonton dog owners being asked to help fight noxious weed

  Field Scabious is taking over the Terwillegar Dog Park and Edmontonians are being asked to do their part to prevent its spread.

  Environment

  Jun 16, 2018
• Calgary looks to expand its grazing goats program

  The city of Calgary could be hiring more goats to help control weeds.

  Environment

  Jun 7, 2017
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• They don’t wear reflective vests or ear protection, but goats will take care of Edmonton’s weeds

  This summer you can stop by Rundle Park and see a herd of goats munching on and taking care of Edmonton weed control.

  Politics

  Jun 2, 2017
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• 100 goats bite back weeds in Calgary pilot project

  The goat grazing project has been a success so far in Calgary and is an environmentally friendly way to control the weeds in city parks.

  Environment

  Jul 5, 2016