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.
Roadside Herbicide Treatments
Herbicide treatments to Mesa County roadsides and rights-of-ways
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Noxious Weed Program
Colorado Department of Agriculture's website with information on the program.
Noxious Weed Publications
Access the Colorado Department of Agriculture website for a library of resources on noxious weeds.
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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CDA: Significant Decline in Mesa County Japanese Beetle Population
After a successful summer treatment plan, Mesa County and the city of Grand Junction are celebrating an 85% reduction in Japanese beetle populations. Found in the city of Grand Junction in the summer of 2022, Mesa County declared the beetle a public nuisance species in March 2023. Joined by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), CSU Extension, and the City of Grand Junction, Mesa County has worked to eradicate the species, which is a threat to both crops and ornamental plants on the Western Slope.
March 05, 2025
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Coffman Road Campus (Weed and Pest)
971 Coffman Rd BWhitewater, CO 81527
Fax:
970-243-3519
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Mailing Address
Department 5087
P.O. Box 20,000
Grand Junction, CO 81502-5001