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5 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, July 16, 2009 Town turns to pesticide to curb Giant Hogweed The Town of Oakville Forestry section will be implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques to control the spread of Giant Hogweed, one of the most invasive plant species in North America. To protect residents, Town staff will apply a prescribed pesticide to areas of Sixteen Mile Creek north of Upper Middle Creek Park and south of Dundas Street, as well as in Joshua's Creek Park. Signs will be posted in the affected areas before and after application. IPM techniques, which include chemical and non-chemical control methods, will be implemented for the next two to five years. "Forestry staff have developed a plan to control Giant Hogweed," said John McNeil, Manager of Forestry and Cemetery Services for to harm human skin, producing burn-like symptoms that can be severe. Residents are advised not to touch Giant Hogweed if it is found in their gardens, but to call a licensed exterminator to have it removed. If residents choose to remove the plant themselves, they need to wear synthetic, waterproof clothing, gardening gloves and eye goggles. Professional staff at garden centres can advise residents on what products and methods to use. The Town is able to spray the prescribed pesticide under the Ministry of Environment Pesticide Regulations because Giant Hogweed is considered a poisonous plant. For more information on how the Town's Forestry section manages and protects Oakville's urban forest, visit www.oakville.ca/forestry. Giant Hogweed the Town of Oakville. "We just want residents to be aware of what it looks like and that it can be harmful." Giant Hogweed can grow to between eight and 15 feet tall, and produce leaves up to five feet in diameter. It has hollow red or purplish stems, and excretes a clear sap that reacts with sunlight Are You Happy With Your Smile? Before After 10 porcelain veneers and Zoom!® whitening Before After Full-mouth rehabilitation Dr. Phelan knows that the first step in creating a great smile and any new patient relationship is clear communication. With this in mind Dr. Phelan will spend time with you in our consultation area discussing any concerns you may have about your smile and dental health, as well as your goals for the future. Dr. Phelan feels it is best to get to know the person before he gets to know your teeth. Creating a beautiful and lasting smile requires time, skill and effort. No two people are alike and no two smiles are alike. Our goal is to create a smile that is unique and individual for you, that will look great now and for many years to come. We would like to create a smile that expresses your own unique personality and is well suited to your individual facial form. Before After 10 porcelain veneers and 2 implant crowns Actual Patient Treatments by Dr. Stephen Phelan If you would like to schedule a FREE cosmetic consultation appointment with Dr. Stephen Phelan, please call our office at (905) 827-1619 Dental Surgeon. Laser, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 1500 Heritage Way, Oakville, ON L6M 3H4 call 905.827.1619 to arrange an appointment Creating sensational smiles in Oakville for 15 years.