Another sign that warmer weather is on its way: the City of Windsor will begin spraying in the Little River Corridor and the Ojibway Prairie Complex to control wild parsnip.
Wild parsnip is considered a noxious weed in Ontario, so the city is allowed to spray herbicide to control it under a public health and safety exception of Ontario's cosmetic pesticide ban.
"Wild parsnip stems, leaves, and flowers contain chemicals that can cause painful blisters, burns, and dermatitis," said a release. "Wild parsnip is also an invasive species that can reduce local biodiversity, and quality of habitat available for native plants and wildlife."
The work will start on Tuesday, May 19, and continue until May 29, so long as the weather permits.
Crews will spray along the Ganatchio Trail system, the Spring Garden Natural Area, and the Titcombe Trail. The contractor will use Navius Flex Pest Control Product (PCP #30922. It contains the active ingredient aminocyclopyrachlor.
