The state and county provide current noxious weed lists and update them as new species are added. The noxious weed species for Utah and Summit County can be found on the here. Thorough information on the specific species can be found at the following web pages:

• Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board

• Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health – Utah Noxious Weed Information

It is important to be aware of what noxious weeds look like in their various stages of life because control methods differ based on their current stage in their life cycle.

There are also local contractors that can provide noxious weed assessments to determine what noxious weeds are on your property and recommend control options.

• Noxious Weed Field Guide for Utah
• Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board
• Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health – Utah Noxious Weed Information

Every noxious weed is different, but many can be controlled by regularly weeding before they produce seed or with herbicide. There are a number of resources on the internet (two mentioned above) that recommend the best control practices for most noxious weed species and the Summit County Weed Supervisor can be a great resource of information. For landowners that wish to use herbicide, Summit County has a program to aid landowners in obtaining the correct herbicide and will loan out equipment, you can find more details here. For those who do not wish to or are unable to control the noxious weeds on their property themselves, there are several landscaping and weed control companies that can be hired.

Weed control is one of the most expensive aspects of land management. When both public and private landowners contribute to controlling weeds on their lands, these costs can be greatly reduced over time and lands impacted by noxious weeds can recover. Be a part of the solution by checking your property for noxious weeds each spring and controlling them.

• 2015 PCMC Noxious Weed Management Plan
• Summit County Weed Division

• Check your property for noxious weeds each spring and throughout the summer
• Eradicate or control populations of invasive species on your own land.
• Spread the word; tell your neighbors if you see invasive species on their land.
• Report any occurrence of invasive species to your local municipality or county weed representative.
• Educate yourself and keep up to date on the status of noxious weed list.
• Check to see if a plant is invasive before planting it.
• Be sure to clean your shoes/tires and brush off your clothes after being in an area with invasive species.

• Invasive species, if left uncontrolled, can and will limit land use now and in the future.
• The longer we ignore noxious weeds the harder and more expensive the battle for control will become.
• Invasive species can decrease your ability to enjoy hiking, biking, camping, boating and other outdoor recreational activities.
• The United States suffers up to $120 billion per year in economic losses due to invasive species.