Strathfield Municipal Council

Pesticide and herbicide usage within the Municipality

Strathfield Council advises the works below will take place on Saturday 25 July from 7am-4pm, in the following Council buildings:

(1) Townhall, Cottage, Administration
(2) Strathfield Central Library
(3) 52 Redmyre Rd
(4) Golf Course Greenkeepers Shed
(5) Enfield Townhall
(6) Council Works Depot

Pesticides
No sprays will be used internally as traps, baits and gelling are the preferred methods. Baits and traps will target vermin, like rats and mice.

Pyrethrum is the main chemical constitute to be used, which is classed as NATURAL PESTICIDE and used as a chemical barrier to the external of a building.

Herbicides

No herbicides will be in use within this program.

General Procedure

INTERNAL AREAS # No spraying
   # Gelling of cupboards, shelving & other
   # Baiting & trapping only

EXTERNAL AREAS # Spraying of building perimeter
   # Baiting and trapping only

For further information about these works please contact Council on 9748 9999.