Weed Management Services

Noxious weeds are considered a pest in the state of Colorado and are legally required to be managed per the Colorado Noxious Weed Act (C.R.S. 35-5.5). According to C.R.S. 35-5.5-102, noxious weeds are a threat to Colorado's natural resources, destroying thousands of acres of cropland, rangeland, wildlife habitat, and native plant communities every year. Public and private landowners are required, per statute, to either treat noxious weeds themselves or through a local governing body, such as the Center Conservation District. 

For more information on the Colorado Noxious Weed Act, please visit the Colorado Legal Resources website.

The Center Conservation District has offered noxious and invasive weed management services in Saguache County for many years and is currently the primary provider of this service in the County. Using a conscious effort, our District focuses on delivering Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for effective and environmentally sensitive weed management, depending on the species and habitat. Weed management services are offered on a private and public basis depending on demand, sprayer availability, and severity. 

The Center Conservation District works with private and public landowners and entities to deliver effective noxious weed management across Saguache County. Our District will work with landowners and entities to design a weed management plan tailored to the habitat, species present, livestock and wildlife considerations, and other factors that are of concern for either the District or the landowner/entity. Some examples of a dynamic noxious weed management plan include:

• Prevent: both a proactive and reactive approach, prevention is essential to a weed management plan. Our goal is to prevent a species from becoming a threat to your property. Rotating crops, integrating livestock grazing plans, planting native species, and minimizing avenues for introduction are examples of prevention. 
• Control: depending on the severity of the species, different control options are available. Many of the species located in Saguache County require chemical treatment; however, our District strives to apply specific and targeted pesticides to reduce contamination and health concerns. If populations are minimal, mechanical treatment is recommended by pulling and mowing. 
• Monitor: once populations have been established, continued control and monitoring are required over a set amount of time to ensure that the species does not spread. Monitoring is a critical step once control has been established. Semi-annual monitoring is often performed by our District, but we do ask that landowners who are present on the property notify the District if they have noticed dramatic changes in the population. 

The Center Conservation District is equipped with a Kubota UTV to control weeds in all kinds of terrain. 

The Center Conservation District's weed control setup. Look for us treating around Saguache County!

Center Conservation District Weed Management Plan

If your property requires weed management services, please contact the Center Conservation District through the following methods or by seeing our Contact Us page:

Email: centercd1@gmail.com

Phone: (719) 754-3400 ext. 3022

Office Visit: USDA Service Center in Center at 0048 W County Road 10 N (on the southwest corner of the 10 N and Highway 285)