Public notice of pesticide use between May 1 and June 15, 2021

Mon, 03 May 2021

The Town of Oakville will be conducting aerial spraying of select woodlands to control a gypsy moth infestation.

Two treatments will be performed by helicopter within a few days of each other between May 1 and June 15, 2021, weather permitting, from 5 – 8 a.m.

Trails will be closed for a few hours during the spraying. Check our Forestry Map for spray areas and the town’s website, Facebook and Twitter feeds for 48 hour notice of aerial spray commencement.

For more information contact ServiceOakville at 905-845-6601 or toll-free at 1-877-625-8455.

Foray 48B Biological Insecticide Aqueous Suspension, containing active ingredient Bacillus thuringiensis, subsp. Kurstaki strain ABTS-351, (PCP# 24977) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada).

The Town of Oakville will be conducting select ground spray of street trees adjacent to aerial spray locations to control a gypsy moth infestation.

Treatments will be performed by Oakville staff between May 1 and June 15, 2021, weather permitting, in the early morning, based on insect emergence and species host preference.

Please visit our Gypsy Moth page to find up to date information, including 48 hour notice to ground spray areas.

For more information visit oakville.ca or contact ServiceOakville at 905-845-6601 or toll-free at 1-877-625-8455.

DIPEL® 2X DF Biological Insecticide, containing active ingredient Bacillus thuringiensis, subsp. Kurstaki strain ABTS-351, (PCP# 26508) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada).