Sponsored Sponsored content SPONSORED: DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN

Prospect Environmental Services Ltd gives notice of the development of a pest management plan for Whitecap Resources’ oil and gas activity areas within the Boundary Lake field on behalf of Whitecap Resources Inc.

The proposed pest management is applicable to the Boundary Lake oil and gas field area in the Peace River Region, in Northeast BC, along the Alberta border, east of Fort St. John. Pesticide use is intended in oil and gas activity and associated operational areas of Whitecap Resources Inc.’s operations within the Boundary Lake region. Communities near these operations include Goodlow, Flatrock, Cecil Lake, Clayhurst, Fort St. John, Two Rivers, Doig River, and Osborn. The proposed pest management plan is applicable from May 2025 to May 2030.

The active chemicals and the trade names of herbicides and pesticides to be used in the proposed pest management activities are listed below:

Table 1 Proposed Herbicides and Pesticides

Herbicide Class (if applicable)	Active Chemical	Trade Names
–	Acetic acid	*NA
1	Quizalofop P- Ethyl	Assure II
2	• Chlorsulfuron; • Imazapyr; • Metsulfuron-methyl; • Tribenuron-methyl.	Clearview, Escort SG, Express Pro
3	• Propyzamide; • Trifluralin.	Kerb, Bonanza, Rival, Treflan
4	• 2,4-D; •2,4DB; • Aminopyralid; • Clopyralid; • Dicamba; • Fluroxypyr; • MCPA amine; • MCPA ester; • Mecoprop; • Picloram; • Triclopyr.	2,4,-D, Clearview, Curtail M, Dyvel DSP, Eclipse A, Lontrel, MCPA Amine, MCPA Ester 600, Milestone, Ester 700, Aspect
5	• Bromacil; • Simazine.	Borea, Bromax 4G, Bromax 4L, Borocil, Cynogan, Hyvar X, Hyvar XL, Isocil, Krovar, Rout, Uragan, Urox B, and Urox HX, Princep, Simadex, Simanex, Simazin
6	Bentazon	Basagran
7	3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea	Diuron, Crisuron, Diater, Di-on, Direx, Karmex, and Unidron
9	Glyphosate	RoundUp, Eclipse B, Enlist Duo, Journey, OneStep, Costarr, Landmaster, Sequence, Battle Star GT, Flexstar GT 3.5, Acuron GT, Halex GT, RT 540, Vector 540
11	Amitriole	*NA
14	Flumioxazin	Surveil, Valor XLT, Zone Defense, Fierce, Torpedo EZ
15	Pyroxasulfone	Torpedo EZ
19	Diflufenzopyr	*NA
29	Indaziflam	*NA
–	Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate	Tim-bor or equivalent products
–	Copper napthenate	CobraWrap or equivalent products
–	Anhydrous disodium octaborate	CobraRob or equivalent products
–	Sodium fluoride	Fluorods or equivalent products
–	Permetrhin	Prelude Termiticide, Prelude 240, or equivalent products

*Not available at the time of publication. Trade names will be determined at their time of use, and active ingredients will be disclosed at the time of use.

The methods described below will be used to apply the pesticides and herbicides listed in Table 1:

Cut Surface: Cut surface is used in conjunction with slashing operations for deciduous vegetation. The trees are cut low to the ground and an herbicide solution is then applied promptly to the surface of the stump to inhibit re-sprouting. Cut surface has a high success rate when executed correctly and the selective nature of the application allows for retention of desirable species. 

Basal Bark: This technique involves applying a solution of mineral oil and Garlon 4 to the bark of a tree from the roots to a point above ground. A band of herbicide at least 5 cm wide around the entire trunk is required to be effective on deciduous trees.

Power-hose: A power-hose is a unit that is mounted on either an ATV or a UTV. The system consists of a storage tank with a pump that moves water into a hose for a handgun or a broadcast system. The handgun is hooked up to a hose reel which allows for long reach application and can be used for very selective application to target specific vegetation. Controlled Droplet Applicators (CDAs) are a component of the power hose unit which produce specific droplet sizes for optimal efficiency.

Boom Spraying: This technique is applicable to boomless sprayers. Specialized nozzles are attached to vehicles or machinery and can spray a wide area by using multiple nozzles. 

Wick Applicators: This technique uses a fabric wick to apply liquid directly to the target, minimizing drift. It is effective in areas where zero drift is required.

Contact Information

Please contact Prospect Environmental Services to request a mailed or emailed copy of the proposed Whitecap Resources Inc. Pest Management Plan for the Boundary Lake operations area. A copy of the plan will also be made available at the Boundary Lake Field Office. Directions to the office will be made available by Prospect Environmental Services Ltd.

Reference #: WCAPPMP2025

Alexander Cha
Prospect Environmental Services Ltd.
10514 87 Ave. 
Fort St. John, BC, V1J 5K7
Office: (250) 787-2163
Email: acha@prospectenv.ca

A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment area, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice.