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
Spotted knapweed (Centaurea maculosa) is blooming and suddenly seems to be everywhere. It’s grey-green wiry foliage help it blend into surrounding vegetation until its pink flowers appear. Then suddenly we see the vast extent of its infestation. Spotted knapweed is in the aster family, along with many other noxious weeds including Oxeye Daisy, Scentless Chamomile, … Continue reading Weed of the Month: Spotted Knapweed
Teton County Weed and Pest District wants to applaud the efforts of our PlayCleanGo partners in the valley. PlayCleanGo: Stop Invasive Species In Your Tracks® is a nationwide outreach campaign made up of passionate outdoor enthusiasts (individuals and businesses) working tirelessly to protect our natural resources. We are proud to feature Scenic Safaris & Mad … Continue reading PlayCleanGo Partner: Scenic Safaris & Mad River Trips