If a neighbouring property is overrun with noxious weeds, where do I turn for help?
Noxious weeds (including but not limited to goat’s beard, chicory, thistles, ragweed, poison ivy and wild carrot) must be destroyed by June 1 of each and every year and throughout the season. The Municipality may enter upon non-compliant lands to destroy noxious weeds or weed seeds, charging the costs against the landowner through the property tax bill authorized by the Weed Control Act. Dandelions, burdock and goldenrod are not considered noxious weeds under the Weed Control Act. Contact the Weed Inspector through the County of Northumberland) 905-372-3329. See more information under Services at www.northumberlandcounty.ca.
