FAQ's

 What are noxious weeds?  Noxious weeds are exotic and extremely competitive plants that have taken over our rangelands, forested areas, croplands, and natural areas.  Noxious weeds decrease biological diversity, threaten endangered plants and animals, and reduce our land's ability to support wildlife and livestock.  Noxious weeds also increase erosion, harbor pests, cause fire hazards, lower property values, and are unsightly.

 Are pesticides safe to use around children and pets? Yes, used according to the label they are permitted for use around your family.  However, it is advisable to wait until the product has dried before re-entering treated areas.

 After treatment when will my weeds die? You will see your weeds start to curl up in about twelve hours.  Most weeds will remain green for several days before they begin to wither away.  More mature plants may stand for several months; however they are dead and will not produce viable seed.

 Will my weed problems be solved forever once they are sprayed?  Probably not, there is no magic bullet.  An ongoing management program is necessary to control weeds in the long term.  The seed bank in the soil and re-infestion from adjacent areas will determine the severity of your weed problem in the future.  Long-term control requires the establishment of competing grasses and other vegetation, irrigation and fertilizing where possible, re-seeding disturbed areas, and control of re-infestations.

 Will cutting control knapweed?  No, according to research conducted by Washington State University.  Knapweed will still set seed and return next season. It is only a temporary fix.
 
 Will herbicides harm non-target vegetation? In most instances the products used are selective, meaning that they will not harm grasses.  Other vegetation such as sagebrush, bitterbrush, and wild flowers may be injured temporarily, but will usually recover because of the low rate of herbicides used and the timing of application.

 What is tree injecting? It is injecting the soil around the base of a tree with a systemic insecticide using a tool similar to a large hypodermic syringe.  The insecticide is then translocated throughout the tree by its vascular system killing insects feeding on the tree.

 What is the Bronze Birch Borer? It is the larva of a beetle that feeds on the cambium layer of birch trees.  It is now established in the area and is fatal to birch trees if not treated. The best way to control the Bronze Birch Borer is to inject your birch trees in the fall with a systemic insecticide.