Mineral County Noxious Weed Department

11/08/2019

El Paso County Community Services Department Parks Operations and Environmental Divisions have installed two boot brush stations designed to keep hikers from spreading noxious plant seeds.

07/02/2019

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06/21/2019

Dear Mineral County Residents and Visitors,

You are all welcome to join us for an educational presentation on Ticks, safety and prevention!! We will be meeting at 5pm in the new Mineral County Courthouse:
1201 N Main St.
Please use the east Main St. entrance. Monica White with Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association will be presenting and answering questions from concerned citizens. This will be a great opportunity to hear from a professional and learn how to keep yourself, family and furry friends safe from these little blood suckers. Afterwords you can wash your worries away at Tommy Knockers Tavern and compare tick counts over a cold one!

05/16/2019

Its tick season!! I would like to thank Mark Tiley for all of his posts on ticks, these little bugs can cause tremendous harm. The Mineral County Noxious W**d Department would like to share a link to Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association. This is a great web site for all tick related questions or concerns. They also have links to tick testing centers that can test individual ticks for diseases as well as businesses that you can mail your cloths to that can treat clothing for upto 70 washes. Be safe and protect yourself!!

"The Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association offers Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases Education, Prevention, Research and Advocacy resources for medical professionals, outdoor enthusiasts, employers, educators, pet owners as well as patient support”

02/19/2019

Great opportunity to learn about Bee's!! Come join us in Monte Vista at the CSU Extension office on February 25th 9am-4pm. Registration due by Friday Feb. 22nd, see flyer below.

12/26/2018

Beautiful morning!!!!!

10/27/2018

10/04/2018

Beautiful morning!!

09/13/2018

Fall is one of the best times to control noxious w**ds!! The Mineral County Noxious W**d Department will be holding a public information presentation for the City of Creede and other interested persons this Friday (9/14) from 3pm-4pm. We will be discussing noxious w**d identification, treatment options, and answer questions from the public. The meeting will be held at the city office in Creede. Please contact us for further information, we hope to see you there.

08/20/2018

>>>CANADA THISTLE>>>
Canada Thistle is a non-native (invasive) deep rooted perennial that spreads through seeds and aggressive roots. Each plant can produce up to 4,800 seeds that can be spread by the wind and are viable in the soil for up to 20 years. Canada Thistle flowers in late April to early spring and continues throughout the summers. It has bright green oblong leaves with small clusters of 1 to 5 flowers that have a purple and pink tint. Canada thistle can grow 2 to 4 feet tall and its' habitat includes meadows, roadsides, pastures, and irrigated cropland. Canada Thistle is a host plant to several agricultural pests and diseases. Large infestations will dramatically reduce crop and forage production and resources for native plants. If you see this plant or happen to have any questions please feel free to call the Mineral County Noxious W**d Department at 1 (406)-531-1092.

08/13/2018

>>>HOUNDSTONGUE>>>
Houndstongue is a noxious w**d located on the noxious w**d list B. Houndstongue is a short lived perennial that produces 2,000 seeds viable for 1-3 years. The first year rosettes are produced, followed by 1 to 4 feet tall stems that produce flowers and fruit. The flowers appear to be reddish purple. This plant grows on moist and disturbed areas such as roadsides, ditches, forests, sand dunes, and trails. Due to its distinct smell wildlife tend to stay away from this plant, but if a lethal dose is ingested, wildlife may only live up to six months. The key to effective control is preventing establishment and seed production. If you see this plant in any stage, or have any questions please give us a call at the Noxious W**d Program. 1 (406)- 531-1092

07/16/2018

W**D OF THE WEEK>>>
RUSSIAN KNAPW**D
Russian knapw**d is a noxious w**d that grows up to 3 feet tall with pink and purple flowers. it is easily recognized by black scaly roots. Russian Knapw**d has both seeds and creeping roots to help it compete for nutrients, displacing native vegetation. The seeds will remain viable for up to 8 years. Russian Knapw**d is also very toxic to horses resulting in serious injury or death. it Grows on roadsides, ditch banks, pastures, rangeland, and cropland. Please help us control this noxious w**d by giving us a call if you spot any, or have any questions! Thank you
Drew Marino ~ 719-480-5006