BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – Bannock County residents are eligible to receive free weed control chemicals to combat the invasive Dyer’s Woad on their property, thanks to the approval of a seasonal cost-share program.
The Bannock County Commissioners recently approved $40,000 in seasonal grant funding through the Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s Cost Share Program. With this funding, the county’s Noxious Weed Department can supply chemicals to effectively target Dyer’s Woad, free of charge for Bannock County residents.
Dyer’s Woad is an aggressive and invasive noxious weed, with a short window to treat it before they go to seed and spreads further.
“Fighting this noxious weed has to be a community effort. We need everyone’s help targeting these weeds to help prevent them from spreading even more,” said Kiel Burmester, the Bannock County Public Works Director.
In addition to assisting residents, county crews are actively treating all county-owned property and more than 400 miles of county roads. With limited funding, the county cannot treat federal, state, or private lands, such as BLM or U.S. Forest Service land, and areas around the interstate or the railroad. However, the county is working with these partners to coordinate mitigation efforts on their properties. Residents are encouraged to contact the appropriate agency to report any infestation of Dyer’s Woad on specific property.
To receive weed-control chemicals, property owners are encouraged to contact the Noxious Weed Department at 208-236-7407 Monday through Thursday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are used up.
