As part of the Weed Control Act, Athabasca County works with property owners to help control the spread of weeds along municipal roads and on private property.
Weed inspectors are out completing noxious weed inspections within the County and identifying any potential locations that require control. Crews are working with landowners to control infestations and the spot control of weeds is taking place along municipal right of ways.
The spread of weed species creates decreased yields in crops and pasture because they compete with vegetation for light, water, and nutrients. They have also been found to host diseases and insects, can be toxic to humans and livestock, create visibility issues along roads and can become a fire hazard.
Our Agricultural Services Department offers help identifying weed species and can provide recommendations to deal with infestations. We also rent various pieces of equipment to assist property owners in controlling weed infestations.
Rental Sprayers are the NL400 Pump Backpack Sprayer
$0 rental fee. $150 deposit at the time of rental which will be returned to the renter upon return and verification that the equipment is in good standing condition and brought back in a timely manner. Equipment must be brought back clean (triple rinsed). A $100 cleaning fee will be charged if the equipment is not clean when returned.
- Internal No Leak Pump prevents spills and contamination.
- 4 Gallon Capacity tank with an oversized cap for easy filling.
- Can be used with Wettable powders and liquids for all applications, does the work of both a piston and diaphragm backpack.
- 50” Chemically- resistant poly hose.
- Multiple Nozzles included for ultimate versatility: High Foaming, Wide Flat Fan Nozzle and Narrow Flat Fan Nozzle.
A helpful brochure, with descriptions and photos of noxious and prohibited noxious weeds is available to help identify them.
Help Control Weeds
Property owners can also apply to the County’s Weed Control Incentive Program for further assistance. Application forms and more information is available at the link below.
