Township Weed Spraying
Why do we need to spray and not use other methods?
The council has investigated most affordable methods of weed control, and spraying is the most efficient and cost effective method available to us.
What sprays will the council use?
The chemicals we use are similar to household sprays available from any major retailer. Glyphosate 360 @ 1% and Boost Penetrant @0.1%.
How will I know if an area has been treated?
Council does not dye the spray in Urban areas, this is because of the toxicity of most dyes, signage will be used when an area is being treated. Please note: the machinery we use is very quick and nimble meaning that we will be very quick.
Will the council spray around schools, churches?
Yes, however our contractor will not spray an hour before or after peak use times.
Will the chemical used have any ill effects on insects or birds?
Glyphosate is not known to be toxic to birds, bees and worms.
Will traffic management be used?
Yes the contractor will abide by the council approved Traffic Management plan.
Is your Contractor qualified to do the spraying?
Our experienced and trusted contractor will choose the most suitable machinery to carry out this work in an efficient manner. A combination of specially modified walker mowers, quad Bikes and spray trucks will be used.
How will the contractor know where to spray?
A comprehensive map and asset register has been made available to the contractor.
Apply here to have your property added to the spray exclusion list
How will the contractor know that my property is on the exclusion list?
If you have contacted the council to add your property to the exclusion list, and have maintained the area as agreed, your property will be listed as excluded from the spraying contract. Excluded properties are marked using a chalk line method and maps are kept updated. Please talk to us if you have any questions.
ph: 03 314 8816 I email: info@hurunui.govt.nz I via our website: Reporting an issue
How will you make sure that the spray will not drift on to any plants in my property?
The contractor carrying out this work is very experienced in working within the Urban environment. they follow specific industry standards for spraying, this includes observing correct weather conditions, spray cones, and boom heights. this mitigates the risk of spray drift.
If you have any concerns please contact us.
ph: 03 314 8816 I email: info@hurunui.govt.nz I via our website: Reporting an issue
How long will the spray take to work?
The brown off period of the vegetation is typically 3-5 weeks.
My street has just been treated what should I not do?
The spray typically dries in 10 minutes, however avoid walking on treated areas for up to an hour to reduce the chance of carrying the chemical on your shoes.
My street has been sprayed and the weeds are still there after 4 weeks, what do I do?
Please contact the council with address/street details.
ph: 03 314 8816 I email: info@hurunui.govt.nz I via our website: Reporting an issue
How will the council know what has been done and what hasn’t? I haven’t seen anyone in my street.
The contractors machinery is very nimble and will only spend a very short amount of time in each street. If you haven’t seen anyone chances are you may have missed them.It is worth noting that, If your street frontage is kept tidy the contractor will not need to spray.
