 2015 marks the 11th year of the Teton Conservation District's noxious weed cost-share program. Over the years many properties have changed quite a bit, and thus so has the weed "picture". Recognizing this, we will begin re-mapping properties that have been consistent participants since the program's inception. If you have received an emailing requesting permission to perform this service, please respond as soon as possible. Never fear if you have not received this request, as it is anticipated that we will continue to update this mapping data each year.
|
| Treated vs. Untreated
Oxeye daisy |
While it may seem like summer has just begun, now is the time to begin treating noxious weeds on your property to prevent seed production. Common plants that are treated too late include: houndstongue, hoary alyssum, dame's rocket, and oxeye daisy. Don't let your work be negated by allowing plants to produce seed! Do you have neighbors that need encouragement to treat their weeds? Mention this program to them - they will not only be provided a financial incentive (up to 25% off of treatment costs), but we will also provide a detailed weed map and management plan to them for their reference. As always, there is no need to re-enroll for this program if you have submitted an application in the past. While treating your property this year, be sure to keep track of your treatments using our "Herbicide Application Record" excel sheet available at http://www.tcweed.org/TCD-Cost-Share.php. New this year is the ability to submit forms and records electronically...stay tuned for more info regarding this process. | 
Teton County Weed & Pest District's mosquito program is living up to its mission by providing superior noxious weed and pest control in Teton County, through environmentally sound integrated management practices and education. The District recently was recognized for its membership in the Gold Tier of the EPA's Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP) since 2007. The EPA's website states the "gold membership is reserved for PESP's outstanding environmental stewards". Marta Iwaseczko, Assistant Supervisor, has put in countless hours making the mission a reality by reducing pesticide risk through integrated mosquito management techniques. "This goal is not to be confused with eliminating pesticide use. It is strictly about being more deliberate and mindful in our use of pesticides. The more we know about the target species, the better enabled we are to take advantage of their particular vulnerabilities," states Iwaseczko.
