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Mowing, Spraying & Seeding

Mowing

The Agricultural Service Board of the County performs roadside mowing along subdivision roads, lagoon sites, solid waste transfer stations and in Hamlets with a 10-foot mower.

Roadside mowing is performed along local roads as time permits.

A large mower pulled by a tractor along the side of a road
Mainroads is responsible for mowing along all primary and secondary highways.

Spraying

The County of Wetaskiwin follows a 3-year rotation for spraying along the roadside ditches for the control of noxious and prohibited noxious weeds.

roadside spraying (JPG)

The rotation is as follows:

  • 2024 - All township roads
  • 2025 - All range roads, north of Highway 13
  • 2026 - All range roads, south of Highway 13

Other roads may require spot spraying throughout the County, not mentioned above.

Mainroads is responsible for spraying along secondary highways.

Note: Registered pesticides used will be Milestone (Aminopyralid), Aspect (Picloram + 2, 4-D), Escort (Metsulfuron Methyl), Garlon XRT (Triclopyr), Navius (Metsulfuron-methyl + Aminocyclopyrachlor) and Truvist (Chlorsulfuron + Aminocyclopyrachlor).

Seeding

The County of Wetaskiwin seeds newly constructed, regraded, clay capped or shoulder pulled roads. The County uses certified seed to prevent the spread of weeds. These projects are completed in conjunction with the Public Works Department.

Should you wish to purchase Grass Seed, please click here for a listing of Companies where Grass Seed can be purchased.

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Contact Us

  1. Box 6960
    Wetaskiwin, AB
    T9A 2G5

    Physical Address
    243019A Highway 13

    County Office: 780-352-3321
    After Hours/ Complaint Line: 780-352-0005

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