Pest & Weed Control
The RM of Gull Lake works with landowners to manage pest concerns, rat control, noxious weeds, invasive plants, and crop-related concerns such as Clubroot. If you notice an issue, please contact the RM office so it can be reviewed and directed to the appropriate officer or inspector.
Report rat sightings or other pest-related issues to the RM office. We will forward the concern to the Pest Control Officer where appropriate.
If you see noxious weeds, invasive plants, or a possible weed spread issue, contact the office with the land location and photos if available.
Please include your name, phone number, land location, the issue observed, and clear photos if you have them.
Strychnine Training Requirement
The Province has introduced a program for the purchase and use of strychnine for rodent control. Training is required before producers are eligible to purchase strychnine through the RM.
- Producers must be trained and certified before purchasing.
- Proof of certification will be required at the time of sale.
- The RM is not permitted to sell strychnine to anyone who has not completed the required training.
- Please wait at least two business days after completing the training before contacting the RM office, as certification must be verified.
Note: Reference slides or PDFs do not replace the required online training. Producers must complete the full online training process.
Pest Control
The RM appoints a Pest Control Officer each year to help keep rat infestation in check and respond to pest concerns reported through the office.
Municipal Pest Control Tours
The Pest Control Officer is hired by contract to conduct two tours of the municipality each year: one in early spring and one in the fall.
Have a Pest Concern?
Please contact the RM office for pest-related issues. The office will forward the concern to the Pest Control Officer where appropriate.
Weed Control Assistance
The RM may provide assistance for the control of specific noxious weeds, subject to RM policy, Council approval, availability of a licensed applicator, and applicable program requirements.
Noxious Weeds
The municipality may provide a licensed applicator when available and chemical herbicide for application on specific species of noxious weeds 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.
Reference: Motion 151-19.
🌿 Western Water Hemlock
A listed species under the RM’s noxious weed assistance program. Please contact the office if you suspect Western Water Hemlock on your property or along municipal areas.
🌿 Russian Knapweed
A listed species under the RM’s noxious weed assistance program. Early reporting helps reduce the risk of spread.
🌿 Field Bindweed
A listed species under the RM’s noxious weed assistance program. Contact the RM office before disturbing or moving material from an affected area.
🌿 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.
Reference: Resolution 185-10.
🌱 Clubroot
Please contact the RM office for further information regarding policy and assistance programs available for control and prevention of spread.
📷 Reporting a Weed Concern
When reporting a concern, please include the land location, description of the plant or issue, and photos if possible. This helps the RM review the concern more efficiently.
Helpful Links
These resources may help landowners understand pest and weed control programs, training requirements, and provincial responsibilities.
Need to report something?
Contact the RM office with your name, contact information, land location, a description of the issue, and photos if available. The office will help direct your concern to the appropriate person.
RM of Gull Lake No. 139
Box 180
Gull Lake, SK S0N 1A0
Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.