The City uses chemical and non-chemical methods to manage weeds, pests and plant diseases in public spaces. Learn how pesticides are used, where treatments occur, and how to receive notifications or request a No Spray listing.
Pesticide management registers
Residents can register for the No Spray Register which will mean pesticides will not be used on the verge adjacent to the registered property. Residents can only register the properties in which they reside for inclusion on the No Spray register.
Residents can sign up for SMS alerts to be advised when pesticide spraying is scheduled in the parks, reserves and natural areas in your suburb.
How the City manages pesticides
The City manages weeds, insects and fungal problems to protect vegetation and maintain healthy public spaces. Depending on the issue, the City may use herbicides for weed control, insecticides for insect pests and fungicides for fungal issues.
The City uses a combination of chemical and non-chemical methods as part of an integrated pest management approach.
Methods include:
Non-chemical methods: hand removal, slashing and other manual or mechanical techniques.
Chemical methods: painting or spot spraying, and broad-acre spraying where required.
These approaches are selected based on risk management, environmental factors and industry best practice.
Pesticide treatments may occur in areas under the City’s control, including:
Road reserves.
Drainage easements.
Rights of way.
Public open spaces.
Natural area reserves.
Other public areas.
The City aims to notify residents, workers and visitors when treatment is scheduled in an area.
Current pesticide application locations
Occasionally, pesticide treatment is required outside the scheduled program. When this occurs, signage will be placed onsite to inform the community.
Receive spray notification updates
How it works
Alerts relate to planned spraying only, not non-programmed maintenance.
You will receive notifications for spraying in the suburb you live in.
Spraying may change at short notice due to weather or resourcing.
Registration may take up to 5 business days to become active.
You will need to re-register after 30 June each year to stay on the list.
How to register for No Spray
You can only request a listing for the property where you live, and it applies only to the verge directly in front of that property.
You agree to maintain your verge, including removing weeds, and follow the City’s Verge Treatment Guidelines.
Registration may take up to 5 business days to take effect.
To stay on the register, you will need to re-register after 30 June each year.
The No Spray Register applies only to residential verges — not parks, reserves or natural areas.
