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Weed of the Month: Bull/Musk Thistle
This Weed of the Month is a two-for-one deal: we’re covering bull thistle and musk thistle. They have a lot in common, from bright purple flowers to pesky spikes, with a few key differences we’ll highlight. Their most important similarities? They won’t stand a chance against you after you’re done reading.
Invasive mussels wander closer to Wyoming's borders
Quagga mussel veligers (microscopic juvenile quagga mussels) are on the move and have been detected in Deer Creek Reservoir in north-central Utah. Soon after, a single zebra mussel was found in South Dakota at a boat dock in Lewis & Clark Lake and a quagga mussel was found in Angostura Reservoir in southwestern South Dakota.
Feed Weed Free
So what is the big deal about certified weed free forage? Prevention is the most economical and proactive method of controlling invasive species by never letting them into this area in the first place.
TCWP Volunteer Opportunity: EDDMapS West
Learning how to use EDDMapS West can be a rewarding volunteer opportunity for Teton County’s outdoor enthusiasts to help the Weed & Pest District locate high priority invasive plants.
Emergency Declaration of New Invader to Teton County
The Teton County Weed and Pest District board voted for an emergency declaration of Austrian fieldcress during their board meeting on Tuesday, June 30. The emergency declaration will allow treatment of the invader during this growing season.