A partnership between Teton County Weed and Pest District , the Teton County Health Department, and the Town of Jackson was created to determine a way to test the wastewater from the Town of Jackson for COVID-19. Weed and Pest worked with the Teton County Health Department to ensure they had the correct equipment and … Continue reading TCWP Will Test Wastewater for COVID-19
We are proud to be a Trout Friendly Program Partner with the Jackson Hole Clean Water Coalition. This program is designed to be simple for residents and landscaping professionals to implement. When our participants commit to this program they are improving our water quality for the health of all the plants, insects, fish, wildlife and … Continue reading Proudly a Trout Friendly Program Partner
Teton County Weed and Pest District reminds that their mission strives for the protection of human health. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, TCWP’s mission stands more than ever before. Adjusted Hours at TCWP’s Office TCWP will continually serve the community this season but from a safe distance. Our office will be closed to the … Continue reading TCWP’s Response to COVID-19
Name: Mark DalugeJob Title: Assistant Supervisor Where were you born/raised and what brought you to Teton County? Madison, WI. Skiing What has been the most unexpected/difficult part of your job and why? Learning to fly a drone to spray weeds. What has been the most rewarding part of your job or a favorite project you’ve … Continue reading Meet our Team: Mark Daluge
Name: Amy GirardJob Title: Mosquito Program Coordinator Where were you born and raised and what brought you to Teton County? I was born in Bad Axe, Michigan and moved out west in 2005. While studying the effects of sagebrush treatments on small mammal communities in lovely Randolph, Utah I met my husband to be. We … Continue reading Meet our Team: Amy Girard
Name: Meta DittmerJob Title: Communication and Education Program Coordinator Where were you born/raised and what brought you to Teton County? Born and raised in Berkeley, CA.Worked as a Park Ranger in Yellowstone National Park for 3 seasons and fell in love with western WY. What has been the most rewarding part of your job or … Continue reading Meet our Team: Meta Dittmer
Name: Mikenna SmithJob Title: Lab & Insect Program Coordinator / Entomologist Where were you born/raised and what brought you to Teton County? I grew up in Salt Lake City and did my undergraduate there. For grad school, I moved to Germany and thought about staying in Europe permanently, but a few months before graduation I … Continue reading Meet our Team: Mikenna Smith
Name: Erika EdmistonJob Title: District Supervisor Where were you born/raised and what brought you to Teton County? I was born and raised in Sheridan, Wyoming. I grew up fishing, hunting, camping, backpacking, water skiing and enjoying all of the outdoor activities available to us. I came to Teton County to work as a seasonal crew … Continue reading Meet our Team: Erika Edmiston
It’s been a great year at Teton County Weed and Pest District. We reflect on 2019 with great pride as we strive to meet our goals and serve the public. We are very excited to share the progress on our new insectary, K-12 classroom programs, landowner programs and much more! Check out the links below … Continue reading Reflecting on 2019
Can YOU outsmart the smartest weed in the West? Canada Thistle, Cirsium arvense, may be the cleverest weed West of the Mississippi. It boasts a long list of weedy characteristics, including: Perennial growth habit Ability to reproduce from creeping rhizomes (underground stems that creep out laterally in all directions) An abundance of wind-dispersed seeds that … Continue reading Weed of the Month: Canada Thistle