Phragmites Removal Kits

Posted on 21 July 2025 in News

MVCA is pleased to offer Phragmites Removal Kits for landowners, community groups, and municipalities to rent. These kits can help facilitate the removal of in-water. Invasive Phragmites using the cut-to-drown method, and is recommended for stands no larger than 400 m2.

Kits can be rented as of July 16th, and are available for 2-week periods. Kits contain the following:

  • 8 raspberry cane cutters
  • 8 safety glasses
  • 4 bypass pruners
  • 3 spade shovels
  • 1 box of black garbage bags
  • 2 pairs of hip waders (sizes are limited)
  • 1 how-to guide

Please note we also have a Native Phragmites in Ontario. Therefore, we require landowners to report their stand to EDDMapS to confirm the presence of Invasive Phragmites before renting this equipment.

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Address of Removal
Reported to EDDMaps
*NOTE* any stand must be reported to EDDMaps to qualify for rental
*NOTE* rentals must be returned within 2 weeks of pick-up

Pick up and Drop off of the removal kit is at the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority Office: 10970 Highway 7, Carleton Place, ON from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. 

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