It is the time of year that noxious weeds are sprouting up. These weeds are aggressive, spread rapidly, resist control, and reproduce at an alarming rate.
Property owners can help to reduce the spreading of noxious weeds by identifying and spraying. Herbicides are the most effective method to control noxious weeds. Gunnison County sells MILESTONE, which is very effective in controlling noxious weeds. You may contact Beth Ozyp at 642-4461 to purchase MILESTONE or native grass and wildflower seeds.
Our local wildflower and noxious weed expert is Linda Dysart. You may contact her at 862-8287 if you need help in identifying pesky weeds.
More information will be provided at the June AIA meeting. A big thank you goes out to Linda Dysart for all her time and effort in providing information on noxious weeds. Daniel of Native Landscaping will begin spraying for noxious weeds on the meadow between the Alpine and Ponderosa and the Hazel Lake area in the near future. Photos are from the website www.colorado.gov. "Agriculture - Colorado: Noxious Weed List"
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Bull Thistle |
Canada Thistle |
Centless Chamomile |
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Common Burdock |
Common Burdock Bloom |
Dame's Rocket |
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Hoary Cress |
Mullein |
Mullein Blooms |
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Musk Thistle |
Oxeye Daisy |
Spotted Knapweed |
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