Give weeds the brush off!
Weed control is hard work so it makes sense to look for ways to do less of it. Preventing weeds from moving to new places is one of the easiest things we can all do to reduce the need for… Read More ›
Recent Posts
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Big changes proposed for 2018 Washington State Noxious Weed List
The Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board is considering several significant changes for next year’s state noxious weed list. These include adding small-flowered jewelweed (Impatiens parviflora) and European coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) as Class A and B noxious weeds, respectively—additions originally proposed… Read More ›
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Buffalobur – September 2017 Weed of the Month
Native to Mexico and the Midwestern United States, buffalobur (Solanum rostratum) is an annoying—and painful—regulated Class C noxious weed in King County. While we’re just a truck ride from its native range, this plant has effectively spread all over the… Read More ›
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Free class on noxious weed identification and control offered on October 30
It might look like the weeds won this year, but you can start gearing up for next year by attending a free class on noxious weeds and invasive plants being offered by the King County Noxious Weed Control Program. It is… Read More ›
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The Noxious Weed Horrors of Swamp Creek
Washington Conservation Corps crew member and plant enthusiast Colleen Braun hates noxious weeds. It makes her mad to see them invading into natural areas and taking over native plant habitat. So when Colleen and fellow WCC’er and photographer Cynthia Saleh… Read More ›
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Noxious weed control tips for September
Tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) You might still be able to catch some late-flowering tansy ragwort before the seeds get loose. Also, areas that were mowed or impacted by cinnabar caterpillars are likely to have plants flowering this month, especially after we… Read More ›
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Seminario gratuito en español sobre el manejo de malas hierbas
El Programa de Control de Malas Hierbas Nocivas del Condado de King, en colaboración con Seattle Public Utilities, está ofreciendo un seminario gratuito en español sobre el manejo de malas hierbas. Este taller es perfecto para profesionales del paisaje y… Read More ›
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Naturalist program on invasive plants offered free for schools in King County (while supplies last!)
Teachers in King County can sign up to have a naturalist from Nature Vision teach their students about invasive and native plants with an engaging and interactive classroom program called Right Plant, Right Place. In addition to learning about how… Read More ›
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King County Controls a New Noxious Weed!
It’s not every day you find a new noxious weed in your county, but this August King County had one of those days. On August 15th, our program was alerted to an infestation of the Class A noxious weed ricefield… Read More ›
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Puget SoundCorps Helps Stomp out Knotweed
Each year, the King County Noxious Weed Control Program gets a great boost of support from the Puget SoundCorps, a branch of the Washington Conservation Corps’ AmeriCorps Program. Just when we need it most, the Washington State Department of Natural… Read More ›
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Big changes proposed for 2018 Washington State Noxious Weed List
October 12, 2017
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Free class on noxious weed identification and control offered on October 30
September 14, 2017
Weed Identification ›
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Buffalobur – September 2017 Weed of the Month
September 14, 2017
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The Noxious Weed Horrors of Swamp Creek
September 13, 2017
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Give weeds the brush off!
October 16, 2017
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Noxious weed control tips for September
September 10, 2017
