Weed Inspections
The County of Middlesex Area Weed Inspector is also the Municipal Weed Inspector for all eight local municipalities in the County. Responding primarily to complaints, the Area Weed Inspector works with staff from local municipalities, the Ministry of Transportation, Hydro One, Railways and other agencies to bring weed concerns to their attention.
The Weed Act applies only to noxious weeds that are growing in close proximity to agricultural crop lands and commercial horticultural lands. Noxious weeds growing in urban areas can be addressed through local property standards by-laws. A Form 1 Weed Order can be issued against the property owner; however, voluntary compliance is the most common remedy.
Middlesex County Bulletins
- Buckthorn – Invasive Weeds Bulletin
- Garlic Mustard – Invasive Weeds Bulletin
- Giant Hogweed – Poisonous Weeds Bulletin
- Phragmites – Invasive Weeds Bulletin
- Poison Ivy – Poisonous Weeds Bulletin
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