Dandelions

The City of Airdrie sprays dandelions on an “as needed” basis. The Parks Department has different tolerance levels for maintainence.

For example, parks such as sports fields, preventative maintenance will continue as normal, but once dandelions exceed a total area of 10 per cent, then an assessment is undertaken to determine what type of control is required. A sports field is monitored by selecting six areas and estimating the overall weed density. If weeds exceed the set tolerance level then control is initiated. The City’s goal is not to reach these thresholds.

If you have any questions or concerns, e-mail the Parks Department at parks@airdrie.ca or call the office between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at (403) 948-8400.