Roadside Spraying

Roadside Spraying

Weed and pesticide control is undertaken to roadways throughout the Clutha district in both urban and rural areas when weather conditions are suitable.

This is undertaken by Delta Utility services Ltd on behalf of council and SouthRoads apply herbicides to pest plants (Noxious weeds) and road shoulders.

Tordon brushkiller, penetrant & red dye is applied to pest plants. Glyphosate and oil are applied to road shoulders.

If you don't want herbicides applied to the road frontage outside your property, you can request to be added to our No Spray Register. Those currently on the No Spray Register can also request to be removed.

To apply visit the Roading Application Forms page.

Anticipated spray areas taking place (weather permitting)

Townships

• Stirling
• Benhar
• Tapanui
• Heriot

Total vegetation control spraying

• Rural sealed roads: The Catlins, Bruce and rural Balclutha.
• Rural unsealed roads: The Catlins, Bruce and rural Balclutha.

The Department of Conservation will also undertake spraying for spartina plants between 6-9 December (weather dependent) at:

• Catlins lake area
• Pounawea Estuary

The chemical that will be applied to treat any Spartina plants found is halyoxyfop-R-methyl.