Box 180 - Gull LakeSK, S0N 1A0
306-672-4430
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Pest & Weed Control

Pest Control

The municipality appoints a Pest Control Officer each year to keep rat infestation in check.  The Pest control Officer is hired by contract to conduct two tours of the entire municipality each year one in early spring and in the fall.

Please Contact us for pest related issues and we will have our Pest Control Officer contact you.

 

 

⚠️ STRYCHNINE TRAINING REQUIREMENT ⚠️

The Province has introduced a new program for the purchase and use of strychnine for rodent control.

Training is REQUIRED to purchase strychnine

Training Dates:
May 4 to August 1, 2026

All farmers and producers must complete the required training during this period in order to be eligible to purchase strychnine.

What this means:
• You must be trained and certified before purchasing
• Proof of certification will be required at the time of sale

For our office:
• We are not permitted to sell strychnine to anyone who has not completed the required training
• Certification must be verified before purchase

How to register:
Please follow the link below for full instructions and to sign up for training:
https://sarm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-Strychnine-Stewardship-Training-Registration-Guide.pdf

If you intend to use strychnine this season, it is essential that you complete the training within the available dates.

Weed Control

Noxious Weeds

The municipality may provide a licensed applicator when available and chemical herbicide for application on specific species of noxious weeds under the Noxious Weed Act and approved by council; specifically the Western Water Hemlock, Russian Knapweed and Field Bindweed.

The municipality shall cover 100% of the wages and chemical costs for each chemical application.

The municipality shall be responsible for the cost of the fuel and equipment. (Motion 151-19)

Leafy Spurge

The municipality shall control and eradicate the invasive Leafy Spurge weed and absorb 100% of the cost of controlling this invasive plant species within the municipality for five years. (Res.185-10)

Clubroot

Please contact the office for further information regarding our Policy and assistance programs available for control and the prevention of spread.