Weed control
In Leduc County, we work in cooperation with residents to manage weeds on private and public lands. Weeds represent a significant threat to agriculture and the environment because of their ability to take over seeded crops and native vegetation.
The Alberta Government Weed Control Act and Regulations is the guiding legislation for weed control in Alberta. Under these regulations, weeds declared as noxious or prohibited noxious must be controlled or eradicated.
Our approach
We employ a proactive approach to weed and vegetation growth management. By using multiple control methods, including mowing, herbicide spraying and weed inspections, we can limit the spread of weeds in an efficient and responsible way.
Fenceline spraying
Fencelines or crop headlands can be sprayed under the fenceline spraying program to manage and present the spread of weeds. There is no charge for spraying performed on land adjacent to a county roadway. You may request internal fencelines be sprayed as well, for a nominal fee.
Please submit the form by email or drop it off to:
Leduc County
Community and Operations Centre
1105 5 St.
Nisku, AB
Hawkweed spraying
Leduc County works with residents to identify and eliminate Orange, Meadow and Mouse-Ear Hawkweed infestations. Under the hawkweed spraying program, a selective herbicide is applied to hawkweed infestations of up to five acres at a nominal charge to residents.
Please submit the form by email or drop it off to:
Leduc County
Community and Operations Centre
1105 5 St.
Nisku, AB
Roadside mowing
Mowing helps control weeds and keeps sightlines clear at intersections. We mow approximately 4,000 acres of roadside ditch each year as part of our industrial vegetation management program. In addition to limiting the spread of weeds, roadside mowing reduces the potential of snow traps and drifts in the winter.
Roadside mowing occurs within the Nisku Business Park, subdivisions, municipal reserve lands, county transfer stations and lagoons and land adjacent to main paved county roads, such as Glen Park Road.
Roadside spraying
Leduc County sprays selective herbicides in county roadside ditches where weed infestations are present. This controls the spread of weeds and also prevents brush from encroaching on roadways.
We choose the safest herbicides available to control weeds. Leduc County Agricultural Services follows all directives of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and the guidelines established by the Professional Vegetation Managers Association. The herbicides used for roadside spraying have been accepted by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency.
Rental equipment
Leduc County landowners may rent an assortment of herbicide spraying equipment for use on private land. View our fees and charges bylaw for pricing information. Email us to inquire about rentals.
Weed control contractors
We have a list of available contractors that landowners may contact for mowing and spraying services. Please email us for more information.
Contractors may request to have their names (and services) added to the list of service providers. The list is not all-inclusive, and does not imply any recommendation by Leduc County. Consumers are responsible for verification of all credentials, certifications and claims made by the contractors.