Controlling Noxious Weeds

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Douglas County employees have to control noxious weeds every single year. Around 760 miles of road will be treated, along with around 17,000 acres of open space and 200+ smaller parcels of open land. These spaces include neighborhood parks, planned school areas, and other similar purposes. As you can tell, the treatment is important.

However, there are times that the noxious weeds survive close to the property lines. This could be a Canadian thistle, or even a yellow toadflax that has bloomed late. If there is just one weed left behind, they can continue to cause problems. That being said, the problem is manageable.

There are things that everyone can do to help with controlling noxious weeds. There are also things you need to know about the way the Douglas County employees control the weeds in your area.

How You Can Help Control Noxious Weeds

Something you’ll want to do is learn how to identity if a plant is desirable or a noxious weed. Look at all the plants where you live and work. If you suspect anything is a noxious weed, report the location of it to Douglas County. This is the best way to make sure someone can get out and control the problem right away.

Weeds may have a somewhat pretty look to them at times. Just look at the purple bloom of thistles. However, they’re not good for the overall environment. It’s important to understand the negative impact on the environment and agriculture in the area.

Once you get to know more about them, you can share your findings with friends and family. Get them involved in protecting the area and start your own management control plan in your own areas. You can replant desirable plants to help fight against the noxious weeds or use other control methods.

What’s Used to Control Noxious Weeds

It’s important to understand the type of products Douglas County employees will use on the noxious weeds in your area. There are five certified pesticides that are used to inspect and then treat the problem.

Some employees will use handheld sprayers, which are popular for the smaller areas or places where vehicles can’t get to. When people can get to the areas with vehicles, there are ATV sprayers that are popular. These types of products can hold anything from 30 gallons to 1850 gallons.

When it comes to the open spaces, tractors with trailer mounted sprayers are used to help keep the costs and time down. You’ll also often see truck-mounted sprayers for spot-spraying roadways. These can hold anything from 200 gallons to 500 gallons.

If everyone works together, noxious weeds can become less of a pest. We all need to do our part.

For questions about Douglas weed spraying, call us at (720)248-0000.