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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, 64
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. | 
