Spear Grass Removal on South Vancouver Island – Permanent Solutions for Pet-Safe Yards

Spear grass—also known as foxtail—isn’t just another weed. On South Vancouver Island, it’s a growing hazard that puts dogs, cats, and livestock at serious risk. At Ascent Yard Care, we provide licensed, professional spear grass removal with a permanent goal: to eliminate it from your landscape and protect your animals for good.

Why Spear Grass Is So Dangerous

Spear grass grows innocently enough in dry, sunny areas—but as it matures, it produces needle-like seed heads that easily detach and embed themselves into:

• Paws and fur
• Eyes and ears
• Nostrils and throats

These barbed seeds can work their way deeper into the body, causing painful infections, abscesses, and even life-threatening complications—especially in dogs. Every summer, pet owners across the South Island deal with emergency vet visits caused by foxtail—and most are unaware it came from their own property.

Where It Grows on the South Island

Spear grass thrives in:

• Rural or semi-rural yards and acreage
• Dry, sunny spots with poor soil or thin grass cover
• Along fence lines, barns, dog runs, and gravel paths
• Abandoned garden beds, dry lawns, and field edges

If you’ve spotted long, fine grasses with bristly seed heads, especially near your home or outbuildings—there’s a good chance it’s foxtail.

Our Removal Process: Permanent, Not Temporary

At Ascent Yard Care, we eliminate spear grass at the root—not just trim it back.

Our professional removal includes:

• Full mechanical removal of visible spear grass and seed heads
• Excavation or disruption of root zones where practical
• Licensed herbicide application to stop regrowth (we are certified applicators in BC)
• Optional replanting or overseeding with pet-safe grass or groundcover
• Debris removal and site cleanup

This comprehensive approach is what makes our removal permanent—even in tough conditions like those on South Island acreages and coastal properties.

Why Pet Owners and Landholders Choose Ascent Yard Care

• Licensed to apply herbicide in British Columbia
• Experienced with rural, sloped, and difficult properties
• Clean, uniformed crews and full waste disposal
• Fast quoting via photo or walkthrough
• Trusted by hundreds of Vancouver Island homeowners

We don’t just eliminate weeds—we protect your property and the animals who depend on it.

Don’t Wait Until It Becomes an Emergency

Spear grass is a silent threat. It looks harmless—until your pet limps, sneezes, or stops eating.

Let us eliminate it before it causes harm.

Book Your Spear Grass Removal Today

We’re now booking spear grass removal projects across South Vancouver Island, including:

• Metchosin
• Saanich Peninsula
• Mill Bay
• Cobble Hill
• North Saanich
• Shawnigan Lake
• Langford & Highlands
• Rural acreage properties

Send us photos or request a site visit—we’ll give you a clear, professional plan to permanently reclaim your landscape from spear grass.