Spreading ecological herbicide to control ragweed

Groupe Arbo-Ressources inc. will begin spraying an ecological and selective herbicide in targeted areas of Vaudreuil-Dorion on Thursday, July 27, for a period of approximately three weeks, including weekends as required. Spraying will take place when weather conditions are optimal.

Ragweed Off is an environmentally-friendly salt solution developed and approved by a team of experts. It attacks ragweed without damaging other vegetation.

This application will significantly reduce the presence of the plant, mainly in high-risk areas such as roadsides and bicycle paths, parks and potentially infested vacant lots. 

Every summer, ragweed affects the activities of one in six Quebecers. Allergy sufferers experience varying degrees of repetitive sneezing, congestion, runny nose, itching and headaches.

The best way to combat this scourge is to remove the plant before it flowers, since each one can produce 3,000 seeds that can give rise to 600 new plants the following year. That's why it's important to inspect your property for ragweed. The health of many citizens depends on it!