Noxious Weed and Pest Management
Our Program strives to reduce the quantity and occurrence of noxious weeds, reduce the accompanied negative impacts on native plant communities, agricultural lands and public corridors in our County.
State guidelines requires us to identify, map, and monitor pest and noxious weed infestations, and enforces the Colorado Noxious Weed Act.
State guidelines requires us to identify, map, and monitor pest and noxious weed infestations, and enforces the Colorado Noxious Weed Act.
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Noxious Weed Program
Colorado Department of Agriculture's website with information on the program.
Noxious Weed Publications
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Noxious Weed Species ID
Colorado Department of Agriculture's list of noxious weed species with pages listing individual weeds including photographs and information.
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How to identify the yellow starthistle noxious weed
Today, Feb. 28, on the last day of National Invasive Species Awareness Week, we highlight the yellow starthistle to bring attention to its potential damage to our environment and ask for our community’s assistance in reporting spottings of this noxious weed around Mesa County. The yellow starthistle causes chewing disease that can be fatal to livestock and degrades recreational areas where it is prevalent due to the sharp spines surrounding the flower heads.
February 28, 2025
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Coffman Road Campus (Weed and Pest)
971 Coffman Rd BWhitewater, CO 81527
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970-243-3519
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
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Department 5087
P.O. Box 20,000
Grand Junction, CO 81502-5001