Public notice of pesticide use in 2026 for control of aphids using insecticidal soap

Thursday, May 21, 2026

The Town of Oakville is working to control aphids in annual flower display beds, hanging baskets and planters along the following roadsides:

  • Lakeshore Road, Church Street, Robinson Street, George Street, Dunn Street, Reynolds Street, Navy Street, Thomas Street, Allan Street, Randall Street, Trafalgar Road, Kerr Street, John Street, Bronte Road, East Street, Nelson Street, Jones Street, Marine Drive and Speers Road within the Town of Oakville.
  • Using the following pesticide registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada): Safer’s Insecticidal Soap (Reg. No. 14668), containing the active ingredient Soap (potassium salts of fatty acids). 

Applications will occur on an as-needed basis starting June 1, 2026, weather permitting, and ending October 2, 2026.

For further information, please contact ServiceOakville at 905-845-6601 or service@oakville.ca.