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Boundary County is committed to the control of the spread of noxious
weeds, which are plant species not native to the area and which
cause harmful effects on native flora and fauna. Since 1994,
57 of these plant species have been designated as noxious weeds by
Idaho law; several of which exist in Boundary County. Noxious
weeds cost Idaho farmers over $200 million per year in crop losses,
an amount which would be greater if not for the expenditure of over
$50 million each year in noxious weed suppression. In
addition, noxious weeds adversely impact wildlife habitat and
recreational areas.
While Boundary County does spray and utilize other methods to
control and contain noxious weeds on public property and rights of
way, it is the responsibility of each property owner to ensure that
noxious weeds are controlled on their land. The Boundary
County weed superintendent can be of great help in assisting
property owners determine the most efficient and effective method of
controlling noxious weeds, and in helping property owners identify
noxious weeds.
If a property owner fails to take steps necessary to contain, eradicate
or control noxious weeds, Idaho law allows the county, at the
discretion of County Commissioners upon advice from the weed
superintendent, to take those steps deemed necessary at the property
owner's expense; if these expenses aren't met, a lien will be placed
on the property, which could lead to foreclosure.
To find out what weeds are listed as noxious in Idaho and Boundary
County, use the "Noxious Weed List" link in the upper left
hand corner. To find out more about some of the more prevalent noxious weeds found in Boundary
County, including photos and methods of control, click the picture of
spotted knapweed in the upper right corner.
If you do not wish to have herbicides sprayed on county-owned rights
of way adjacent to your property, click the "No Spray
Agreement" link in the upper left hand corner for a printable
form, which should be submitted to the Weed Control Superintendent.
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