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Weld County Weed Division - What you can do to help!


Prevent the spread of noxious weeds:

1. Remove all plant parts and seeds from clothing and vehicles prior to leaving an area. This includes: trailers, ATV’s, cycles, bottom of boats and trailers, the bottom of shoes and check your pets and/or livestock..

2. Dispose of plants and seeds in a sealed bag at the landfill.

3. Learn to ID the noxious weeds.

4. Avoid going through noxious weed infestations or doing activities that promote their spread. These items include driving, running, pedaling, walking, and picking.

What to do if you find noxious weeds on your property:

1. Confirm the identification of the suspected noxious weed.

2. Develop an integrated management plan that uses the best combination of control/eradication options possible.

3. Implement the plan. Carry out the control measures in a safe and timely manner.

4. If appropriate dispose of cut noxious weed material in sealed bags at the landfill.

 

What to do if you find noxious weeds along the County road:

1. Record the noxious weed species and the location using landmarks and or mileage from/to nearest intersection.

2. Report infestation.

970-304-6496 ext. 3770

 www.weldweeds.org

Together we can make a difference!