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RFQ 140L5724Q0023 – Weed Control in Iron County

RFQ No. 140L5724Q0023 – Iron County Weed Treatment

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1 Motorized inventory, treatment, and mapping

2 Non-motorized inventory, treatment, and mapping

IRON COUNTY WEED CONTROL 2024

STATEMENT OF WORK

A. INTRODUCTION

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Cedar City Field Office, requires large-scale, casual inventory of noxious weeds, chemical treatment of these weeds, and thorough GPS tracking of areas surveyed and treated. The inventory of approximately 1357 acres constitutes the largest portion of the work and is considered extensive, yet casual (equally spaced gridding is not required), adequate coverage of these areas distinguished as red points or polygons (see attached map). For much of the area, a search or “windshield survey” for listed noxious weeds from routes used to travel from one known treatment area to the next is sufficient, provided the contractor can confidently determine no weeds are present, and can provide the BLM with tracking data for verification of areas surveyed. The work applies to specific target species for any of the 55 weeds designated as “noxious” in Utah by the Utah Secretary of Agriculture as well as any additional noxious weeds as designated by the Iron County Commission (bull thistle, puncturevine, western whorled milkweed).

Based on years of past work completed in this project area, the BLM expects a low overall percentage of the project area to be infested with noxious weeds; and estimates no more than 20 acres of chemical treatment is needed. It is also estimated that 90% of the project area is accessible and treatable via motorized vehicle, and that no more than 10% of the project area will require non motorized (foot/backpack treatment). It is necessary to have the inventory tracked with a GPS device and provide the data to the BLM, so we can ensure that the areas are covered adequately. Payment will be based on acres inventoried, treated, and mapped/tracked. The areas below are identified as the most likely areas with weed infestations and should be addressed in order, with consideration of the phenological progression and density and input from the COR.

Additionally, the contractor may treat and map newly discovered, unmapped areas on BLM lands within the general project area (Iron County and small portion Beaver County) traveling from area to area. If area is over 1 acre in size coordinate with the COR prior to treating and verify on GIS that it’s not marked blue a noxious weed area treated by other contracts or in house. Treatments with chemical will only be applied on those days when weather permits, and actual acres treated and inventoried will be based on funding availability, this will be communicated to Contractor prior to start of contract. Noxious weeds within the contracted area will be marked Red on GIS data.

Map: Iron County Weed Control area totaling 1357 acres.

Density/treatment is not expected to exceed 1.5% of the mapped acres above. Work under this contract includes mapping as described below and treatment of up to 20 acres with casual inventory occurring on the 1357 acres. BLM reserves the ability to increase acres at the quoted price per acre for treatment and inventory at any point during the contract Period of Performance if there is remaining acreage that requires treatment or inventory within the mapped area. Any increase is based on both funding and Contractor availability. BLM reserves the right to decrease acreage to match available funding. COR has the delegated authority to determine what amounts of acreage of treatment or inventory non-motorized or motorized is allowed.

This contract involves noxious weed control of primarily Scotch thistle, bull thistle, hound’s tongue, white top, dalmatian toadflax and black henbane on public lands administered by the BLM. These species may occur alone or in combination with lesser amounts of knapweeds, musk thistle, and other noxious species which occur in small, localized populations.

Scotch thistle is the most abundant species which will be encountered while performing the treatment in Iron County. The goal is a high percentage kill so that, in combination with other ongoing weed control efforts, these species will eventually be eradicated from BLM-administered lands within the area of the Cedar City Field Office. Actual acres treated and inventoried will be recorded into the collector program and synced, and gps tracking data will be provided that can be shared to BLM which will be monitored by the COR or PI. Before awarding the contract, contractor will submit the per-acre-cost for inventory, treatment and mapping and BLM will then determine the number of acres contracted based on available funding. This contract involves GPS mapping using the BLM National Invasive Species Information Management System (NISIMS). GPS mapping will occur on 1) any new populations of target species that are discovered during treatment, 2) mapping treatments or inventory of known populations which are already in the database (where weeds no longer occur on sites, these will be mapped and a notation made in the database that they are weed free), 3) changes in weed population sizes (refer to the attached maps which shows known locations of noxious weeds and GIS point or polygons will notate species), and 4) Tracking areas inventoried, this can be done on a separate device or same depending on gps capabilities.

The focus area of this project is specific, mapped polygons within Iron County. The outer perimeter of the work area and close up area of location is defined on the attached map.

B. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Weed Inventory and Treatment:

Most of Iron County will be extensively inventoried from oiled or dirt roads during fulfillment of this contract, as described in the introduction. No intensive inventory (gridding) is required, but a casual inventory to sufficiently cover the polygon areas is necessary to make sure you are adequately checking the areas.

Weed control work involves the application of specific herbicides in solution and/or hand cutting or pulling. All weed locations range in size from scattered single plants to concentrations of plants on areas several acres in size. Whitetop and knapweed tends to be more concentrated. All areas on the maps to be provided are to be treated as needed. Control treatments may be completed from the seedling and rosette stage to the very early bloom stage for all species.

Scotch Thistle plants will be in all stages of growth, including seedlings, rosettes, and maturing plants with flower stalks. A Pesticide Application Report (PAR) will be completed daily by each spray crew. The PAR is a paper or electronic record of herbicide application which is required to be completed at the time of treatment and will be turned it at the end of the contract. It includes herbicides or combinations of herbicides used, rates of application, how much was used, target species, dates and times of application, names of applicators, etc.

The exact acreage of infested areas which needs to be treated is uncertain because noxious weed populations are typically affected by previous years’ treatments, insects, precipitation, wind, flooding, and distribution by animals, fires, etc. Acreage that can be inventoried, treated and mapped will be based on price per acre and funding availability;

and will be provided to contractor prior to starting the contract. Though mapped polygons are approximately 1357 acres, it is estimated that treatment acreage is no more than 1.5% of the overall contract area, and that enough chemical would be needed to treat weeds on only approximately 20 of those acres. Contractor will work with the COR to determine best area to start and then work in phenological progression and density, determined by the COR. The Government will pay the contractor based on actual acres inventoried, treated, and mapped. Actual acres as evidenced by the NISMS data and tracking provided by the contractor and the PAR records, with option to add acres at the quoted price per acre at any point prior to contract completion (if within treatment window) based on funding availability and if it fits with in the contractors work time frame. Random inspections will be conducted by the project COR and PI to verify accuracy of the contractor information provided.

Maps of environmentally sensitive areas will be provided at the pre-work meeting if any.

Control work within these areas will be subject to Standard Operating Procedures, Mitigation Measures and Conservation Measures (attached Appendix A, B and C). GIS data files, shape files, etc. of environmentally sensitive areas will be provided on an as needed basis.

The contractor will plan their work and keep the BLM informed of progress by synchronizing their NISIMS data within two days after they begin work. After the initial synchronizing of data, it will be required that data be synced as frequent as possible to assure there are no problems with treatments or data collection. While planning work, the highest priority for treatment should be given based on the phenological progression of the target species so that they are treated before they go to seed (see also section G. of this contract).

Final payment will be based on the BLM’s acceptance of both useable and accurate GPS data and actual treatment and inventory of weeds according to the requirements above.

Weed Mapping and GPS Requirements:

At the pre-work meeting there will be coordination during which the BLM will provide the contractor with necessary information and training as needed on the NISIMS field data collection process. Field data collection will require mobile Android devices using the ESRI Collector app or Field map app which can be attained from the Google Play Store. The Contractor will be required to get ArcGIS mobile account and Fill out Rules and Behavior and get a login to the Geoplatform. The contractor is required to provide an adequate number of mobile Android devices, capable of utilizing the NISIMS, to adequately fulfill the data needs of this contract. It will also be required to provide tracking data on the same GPS if available or separate if necessary. The BLM GIS specialist will attend the pre-work meeting. Meeting maybe held virtually or in person at the Cedar City Field Office.

NISIMS – The National Invasive Species Information Management System (NISIMS) is designed to collect field-based infestation and treatment data for invasive species found on public lands, then store it in a standard database to facilitate data sharing and reporting at local, state, and national levels. The NISIMS database consists of a series of feature datasets that have been published as a feature service in AGOL. The Contractor will be part of a group in AGOL which will allow the synchronization of data collected in the field.

The Contractor is required to accurately complete all mandatory fields in the GPS NISIMS.

It is also necessary to provide tracking data on some form of GPS or tracking app.

C. LOCATION

Work under this contract is located on BLM lands in Iron County. The work locations and weed species are shown on the attached map.

D. ACCESS TO THE WORK

Paved and dirt roads, vehicle trails and off road UTV/ATV and/or horseback or foot travel.

Cross country travel is generally allowed (except in environmentally sensitive areas as mapped if any) with care not to create ruts in inclement weather and saturated soil conditions. Some of the known weed populations are relatively close to dirt roads, range improvement projects, etc. and are relatively accessible. Some areas being more difficult to access and may require more hiking and backpacking or horseback especially in drainages and steeper terrain. Some populations are scattered across old burn areas and are best worked with ATV/UTV equipped with a sprayer with some backpacking and/or horseback sprayer. The contractor will only traverse an area once to avoid the creation of new ATV/UTV trails across landscapes. Other infestations (portions of the livestock trail) are in steep terrain where motorized vehicles are unsafe to operate or where they are not allowed. Treatment of these areas will require hiking and backpacking and/or horseback where off-road travel and/or chemical spraying is not allowed, it is marked on maps of environmentally sensitive areas if any and areas occupied by Utah prairie dogs, a threatened species.

E. CERTIFICATION

Contractor will furnish BLM with a copy of the certification that the Contractor and any employees who will apply chemicals are certified herbicide applicators. This certification must be supplied to BLM prior to starting work on the contract.

F. WORK TIMING AND GEOGRAPHICAL LIMITS

Work would begin when the contract is accepted by the Contractor and Notice to Proceed is given by BLM, could be as early as May 1st through May 15th to later into May depending on weed progression. Work would end when the job is complete or when weeds are so advanced in their maturation that “control” is ineffective, as decided by the Contracting Officer. Depending on the developmental state of the weeds, work could end as early as June 30th and as late as July 30, depending on whether or not flowers on plants have matured and produced seed. Weeds must be killed prior to producing seed for the year. All deliverables, including weed treatment work and GIS NISIMS data must be made available to BLM by August 15. The outer perimeter of the work area is defined on the attached maps. On site inspection prior to bidding on the contract is highly recommended. This is due to the high variability, from year to year, in density of the target species and other site conditions.

G. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND PENALTIES

Progress will be monitored by BLM’s designated Project Inspector(s) (PI) and the COR. The intent is for all plants to be killed prior to flowering and absolutely prior to seed production. No less than 95 percent of all plants of the target species listed above on all sites within the identified perimeters must be killed by treatment with either herbicide or by hand cutting. A site is defined as anywhere at least one plant occurs. In the event more than 5 percent of a weed patch has gone untreated, the contractor must return to the site and complete treatment of the weeds within 3 days of being informed (if the percentage of live weeds remaining is 5 percent or less, the PI could elect to complete the control). If untreated acreage remains at the end of the contract, payment for the contract will be adjusted down by percentage of total acres which have not been treated when work is stopped. This percentage will be based upon GPS mapping and as determined by the BLM Contracting Officer (CO) or the COR.

For Scotch thistle, plants controlled using herbicide must be treated before the flower starts opening. Plants with open flowers must be hand cut. “Open” flowers are defined as those showing any reddish or purplish color. Plants on which the majority of flowers have gone to seed are deemed non-treatable (non-payable) and will not be cut under this contract.

Approved herbicides will be applied in accordance with current pesticide use proposals (PUPs) and EPA labels and in compliance with all guidelines and restrictions. Contractor will complete a daily Pesticide Application Report (PAR) as required for BLM accounting and reporting to be submitted weekly with GPS NISIMS data. The schedule of data submission may be altered by the Project Inspector, or the COR. Pesticide Application Records (PARs) must be completed at time of treatment and paper copy submitted at final payment.

H. CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS

All personnel, materials, and equipment required to complete the project. This includes herbicide, herbicide application equipment, vehicles, fuel, dye, water, and any other associated tools and equipment. Contractor shall furnish adequate numbers of mobile Android devices to support the NISIMS. It is recommended that the contractor furnish a minimum of one crew (at least 1 person) and vehicles equipped with pressurized spray equipment with hose attachments mounted on the vehicles and/or ATV/UTV’s. ATVs/UTVs are recommended to assist in covering the areas. Backpack pumps or hand tools are also recommended to cover areas which are difficult to reach with trucks or ATVs/UTVs. It is also recommended that crews are equipped with cell phones for good communication with the PI and COR and for safety reasons.

It is recommended that the contractor have in place a safety plan, considering the remote locations of the work.

I. METHOD OF TREATMENT

The weeds can generally be treated by use of either herbicide or hand cutting or a combination of both if weed is treatable with either method. Required buffers for herbicide treatments in Wetland and Riparian areas are 25 feet when spraying from vehicle, 10 feet hand application and at water’s edge if selective spot spraying with a backpack. Treatment in water may only occur with an herbicide labeled for aquatic use or handcutting/pulling. Thistles with open flowers will be hand cut. This does not include plants on which the flowers are drying up. These plants are not treatable under this contract.

J. HERBICIDE METHOD

All standard Operating Procedures, Mitigation Measures and Conservation Measures (Appendices A through C) apply to the application of herbicides under this contract.

If treatment by herbicide is used, the following will apply:

1. All applications will be in accordance with the label, currently approved Pesticide Use Proposal UTC010-23-001-EP, UTC010-23-002-EP and applicable environmental assessment (NEPA # DOI-BLM-WO-WO21000-2012-0002-EIS and DOI-BLM-UT-C010-2009-0036-EA).

Additional PUP’s may be approved, added and presented during pre work meeting.

2. Herbicides and Application Rates: only the following herbicides are allowed for use:

Chlorsulfuron (Telar XP), 2,4-D (Hardball),2,4-D (Alligare 2,4-D Amine). Dicamba and 2,4-D ( Brush-Rhap), Imazapyr (Polaris), clopyralid (Transline), Glyphosate(Rodeo), imazapic (Plateau), Triclopyr (Alligare Triclopyr 3), Triclopyr (Garlon 3a), Triclopyr (Tahoe 3a), Metsulfuron Methyl (Escort XP),Metsulfuron Methyl (patriot), Metsulfuron Methyl (Alligare MSM 60), picloram (tordon 22k), picloram (outpost 22k), picloram (alligare picloram 22k), 2,4-D (freelexx), aminopyralid and metsulfuron methyl (opensight), aminopyralid (milestone), aminopyralid and 2,4-D (Forefront HL), 2,4-D (2,4-D LV 6), 2,4-D (Alligare 2,4-D LV6), Dicamba (Diablo), dicamba and 2,4-D (latigo), Triclopyr (Garlon 3a), Triclopyr (Alligare Triclopyr 4), Imazapyr and diuron (Alligare Mojave 70 EG), 2,4-D (Weedar 64), following intended and maximum use rates will be utilized, see attached PUP’s. Prior to the contract start date additional herbicides, if covered under NEPA, may be added to the list of approved herbicides, and would be available for use after a PUP is approved for those herbicides with the Utah State Office. Any additional herbicides need to be provided as soon as possible to implement proper paperwork and receive approval prior to use.

See Attached PUP’s UTC010-23-001-EP, UTC010-23-002-EP, for proper Application Rates.

3. Adjuvants: The following nonionic surfactants may be used with chemicals requiring adjuvants and in conjunction with label directions: Spreader 90 (Loveland products,inc), NIS-EA (Wilbur-ellis.,llc) spec 90/10(Helena agri-enterprises, llc), methylated spray oil conc (Helena agri-enterprises, llc), MSO (Alligare,LLC), MSO Concentrate (alligare,LLC), Herbimax (Loveland products, Inc) Grounded W (Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC), Induce (Helena Agri- Enterprises, LLC), Rainier-EA (Wilbur-Ellis Co.,LLC, Chemsurf 90 (Chemorse llc) Alligare 90 (Alligare LLC), Alligare defoamer (Alligare LLC), Unfoamer (Loveland product inc) and any others approved in PUP.

4. Dye: The following vegetation dye will be included in the fluid mixture at all times and will be mixed according to label instructions: Hi-light (Becker-Underwood), Turftrax (Loveland products, Inc), Hask mark blue liquid (Exacto, Inc), Alligare super marking dye (Alligare LLC), Hi-Light (BASF). The dye will be a highly contrasting color to the vegetation it is applied on. It will be applied in sufficient amounts so, as to be highly visible for at least 3 days following application unless it is removed by precipitation.

5. Product substitutions: No substitutions or replacements of herbicides, adjuvants, or dyes are allowed without prior written BLM approval and submission/approval of a Pesticide Use Proposal.

6. Equipment/Spray Nozzles: Spray rigs shall be equipped with nozzles capable of uniform distribution at the specified rate. Mixing Equipment: Contractor shall furnish the agitator and mixing tank for mixing treatment material. The treatment material shall be mixed according to the label and in a safe and knowledgeable manner. It can be mixed on site as needed. Water sources will be arranged for by the Contractor. Water taken from BLM sources will be pre-negotiated with the COR for safety and hazardous materials considerations. Ground Crew:

Shall be furnished by the Contractor.

7. Environmental Conditions: Application of treatment chemicals shall not be done when the wind velocity exceeds 6 miles per hour for 1 hour or more. Herbicide will not be applied when inclement weather conditions (rain, hail, sleet and snow) are forecast within 12 hours following a planned treatment. Also, herbicide shall not be applied for at least 12 hours after receiving moisture from a storm. Herbicides shall not be applied when ground is frozen. Spraying operations will be permitted only during daylight hours.

8. Transportation of Herbicide: The Contractor shall load and transport herbicide from the Contractor's home base to the work site and between sites according to all applicable laws and regulations. Upon completion of the work or termination of the contract, all unused herbicides shall be returned by the Contractor to the Contractor's home base. Disposal of all used containers and other materials shall be done according to the label and local laws and regulations.

K. HAND CUTTING METHOD

If hand cutting is used for Scotch thistle, Bull Thistle, Houndstongue, and Black henbane, it can be done under all weather conditions. Scotch Thistle plants can be cut at the ground surface, but all vegetative plant material (all basal leaves) must be severed from the root. It is not necessary to dig up the root. Properly cutting Bull thistle by digging the root at least two inches below ground level and remove all soil from the roots. All thistles flowering stems should be collected and destroyed to keep them from forming viable seed. Pick heads that are beyond the bud stage and place in a tight container. Bury the container at a landfill or other site that will not be unearthed. Black Henbane can be toxic so make sure wear gloves and use chemical or hand cut, do not hand pull. Houndstongue can be effective by hand cutting as well.

All hand cutting must be completed by disturbing the least amount of soil. If small plants and seedlings are uprooted while cutting, the plants will be separated from all soil material.

Suggested hand tools for cutting plants are shovels, pulaskis, and hoes. Contractor shall notate in the NISIMS system, whether treatment was by chemical or by handcutting.

L. GOVERNMENT -FURNISHED PROPERTY:

C size scale Map, and GPS NISIMS system instructions for contractor to get on their device.

M. INSPECTION

The COR or PIs will make inspections as a basis for monitoring progress in relation to completion payments and to make recommendations for adjustments in work. The PI and COR will communicate regularly with the Contractor or their designated representative and with on the groundwork crews. Contractor will be required to sync NISIMS field data to COR/PI upon request during the performance period of the contract and provide PAR up to that point.

N. ACCEPTANCE

Work performed according to the specifications will be considered acceptable for payment.

O. PAYMENT

Payment will be based on the BLM’s acceptance of both useable and accurate GPS data and actual treatment and inventory of weeds according to the requirements above.

Final payment requires submission of GPS data which includes PAR forms hand copies submitted (see section B). Payments will be based upon compliance with all specifications and actual acreage inventoried, treatment and mapped. Price and payment will be full compensation for the work described in this section and Contractor shall be paid a firm-fixed price for the services performed under the contract with payments made as follows.

A) Payment for inventory upon completion with acceptance of Tracks and GPS data submitted to GIS specialist.

B) Payment for treatment upon completion with acceptance of GPS data submitted and hand PAR records and other associated documents submitted to GPS Specialist and COR.

C) Payment for areas not completed or unsatisfactory will be deducted from the payment at the rate per acre specified in the final contract. The standard for acres not treated will be based on data collected by PI/COR or the GPS data provided by the contractor.

A partial payment may be made by proper invoice from the Contractor, approval by the Contracting Officer, and upon acceptance of deliverables for work completed (per GPS data and PAR reports up to that point).

State of Utah Noxious Weed List & County Declared Noxious Weed List

Utah Noxious Weed Act (R68-9)

The following weeds are hereby officially designated and published as noxious for the State of Utah, as per the authority vested in the Commissioner of Agriculture and Food under Section 4- 17-3:

There are hereby designated five classes of noxious weeds in the state: Class 1A (EDRR Watch List), Class 1 (EDRR), Class 2 (Control), Class 3 (Containment), and Class 4 (Prohibited for sale or propagation).

Class 1A: Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) Watch List Declared noxious and invasive weeds not native to the state of Utah and not known to exist in the State that pose a serious threat to the state and should be considered as a very high priority.

Common crupina – Crupina vulgaris African rue – Peganum harmala Small bugloss – Anchusa arvensis Mediterranean sage – Salvia aethiopis Spring millet – Milium vernale Syrian beancaper – Zygophyllum fabago Ventenata (North Africa grass) – Ventenata dubia Plumeless thistle – Carduus acanthoides Malta starthistle – Centaurea melitensis

Class 1B: Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) Declared noxious and invasive weeds not native to the State of Utah that are known to exist in the state in very limited populations and pose a serious threat to the state and should be considered as a very high priority.

Camelthorn – Alhagi maurorum Garlic mustard – Alliaria petiolata Purple starthistle – Centaurea calcitrapa Goatsrue – Galega officinalis African mustard – Brassica tournefortii Giant reed – Arundo donax Japanese knotweed – Polygonum cuspidatum Blueweed (Vipers bugloss) – Echium vulgare Elongated mustard – Brassica elongata Common St. Johnswort – Hypericum perforatum Oxeye daisy – Leucanthemum vulgare Cutleaf vipergrass – Scorzonera laciniata

Class 2: Control Declared noxious and invasive weeds not native to the state of Utah, that pose a threat to the state and should be considered a high priority for control. Weeds listed in the control list are known to exist in varying populations throughout the state. The concentration of these weeds is at a level where control or eradication may be possible.

http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r068/r068-009.htm

Leafy spurge – Euphorbia esula Medusahead – Taeniatherum caput-medusae Rush skeletonweed – Chondrilla juncea Spotted knapweed – Centaurea stoebe Purple loosestrife – Lythrum salicaria Squarrose knapweed – Centaurea virgata Dyers woad – Isatis tinctoria Yellow starthistle – Centaurea solstitialis Yellow toadflax – Linaria vulgaris Diffuse knapweed – Centaurea diffusa Black henbane – Hyoscyamus niger Dalmation toadflax – Linaria dalmatica

Class 3: Containment Declared noxious and invasive weeds not native to the State of Utah that are widely spread. Weeds listed in the containment noxious weeds list are known to exist in various populations throughout the state. Weed control efforts may be directed at reducing or eliminating new or expanding weed populations. Known and established weed populations, as determined by the weed control authority, may be managed by any approved weed control methodology, as determined by the weed control authority. These weeds pose a threat to the agricultural industry and agricultural products.

Russian knapweed – Acroptilon repens Houndstounge – Cynoglossum officianale Perennial pepperweed (Tall whitetop) – Lepidium latifolium Phragmites (Common reed) – Phragmites australis ssp.

Tamarisk (Saltcedar) – Tamarix ramosissima Hoary cress – Cardaria spp.

Canada thistle – Cirsium arvense Poison hemlock – Conium maculatum Musk thistle – Carduus nutans Quackgrass – Elymus repens Jointed goatgrass – Aegilops cylindrica Bermudagrass* – Cynodon dactylon Perennial Sorghum spp.: Johnson Grass (Sorghum halepense) and Sorghum almum (Sorghum almum).

Scotch thistle (Cotton thistle) – Onopordum acanthium Field bindweed (Wild Morning-glory) – Convolvulus spp.

Puncturevine (Goathead) – Tribulus terrestris

*Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) shall not be a noxious weed in Washington County and shall not be subject to provisions of the Utah Noxious Weed Law within the boundaries of that county. It shall be a noxious weed throughout all other areas of the State of Utah and shall be subject to the laws therein.

Class 4: Prohibited Declared noxious and invasive weeds, not native to the state of Utah, that pose a threat to the state through the retail sale or propagation in the nursery and greenhouse industry. Prohibited noxious weeds are annual, biennial, or perennial plants that the commissioner designates as having the potential or are known to be detrimental to human or animal health, the environment, public roads, crops, or other property.

Cogongrass (Japanese blood grass) – Imperata cylindrica Myrtle spurge – Euphorbia myrsinites

Dames Rocket – Hesperis matronalis Scotch broom – Cytisus scoparius Russian olive – Elaeagnus angustifolia

Each county in Utah may have different priorities regarding specific State designated Noxious Weeds and is therefore able to reprioritize these weeds for their own needs.

The Weed Specialist coordinates weed control activities among the county weed organizations and the agricultural field representatives. Surveys of serious weed infestations are conducted and control programs are developed through the county supervisors, county weed boards, and various landowning agencies. The weed specialist and the inspectors work continually with extension and research personnel in encouraging the use of the most effective methods to control the more serious weeds.

This entry was last updated on June 6, 2019 https://ag.utah.gov/farmers/plants-industry/noxious-weed-control-resources/state-of-utah-noxious-weed-list/

Beaver and Iron County designated Noxious Weeds County Declared Noxious Weeds

Box Elder Catchweed Cache Goatsrue, Puncturevine Carbon Russian Olive Dagget Davis Buffaloburr, Yellow Nutshedge Duchesne Russian Olive, Water Hemlock, Emery None Garfield None Grand Russian Olive Iron Whorled Milkweed, Bull Thistle, Puncturevine Juab Blue Flowering Lettuce Kane None Millard None Morgan Burdock Piute None Rich None Salt Lake Myrtle Spurge, Garlic Mustard San Juan Whorled Milkweed, Camelthorn, Buffaloburr, Russian Olive Sanpete None Sevier Russian Olive Summit Burdock, Vipers Bugloss Tooele Jointed Goatgrass Uintah Russian Olive Utah Phragmities Wasatch None Washington Whorled Milkweed, Selverleaf Nightshade Wayne Bull Thistle, Russian Olive Weber Puncturevine

Beaver Bullthistle