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Lewis County Noxious Weed Map
ArcGIS Noxious Weeds Map Click on the map icon to the left to view. In 2022, your noxious weed control team began recording noxious weed infestations on iForm to be displayed on this map. Although many infestations noted this year have not yet been uploaded, in addition to missing most historical records, we believe this is a great start to a more manageable and efficient tracking system.
Weed Control - Dec. 11, 2023, 10:27 a.m.
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Pesticide use and Pollinators Safety
Utilize these publications to become informed about how to safely apply pesticides to avoid impacts to pollinators and beneficial bees. 10 Ways to Protect Bees from Pesticides provides some key points to protect bees and pollinators along with additional web resources that provides detailed information on the topic. The publication (AGR Pub 701-388) was produced by Washington State Department of Agriculture.10 Ways to Protect Bees from Pesticide Bees and noxious weed control: finding common ground. The brochure discusses the benefit of bees and the integrated management of noxious weeds including, post-treatment planting of livestock forage or native plants beneficial to …
Weed Control - March 6, 2015, 8:24 a.m.
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MG Plant Sale
2022 Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale Your Noxious Weed Control Specialists will be tabling at this year's MG plant sale. We will be present to assist with weed identification and control recommendations. Stop by to say hi and pick up a native wildflower seed packet.For more event information check out the WSU Extension website here
Weed Control - May 17, 2022, 12:02 p.m.
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There’s still time!!!
Hey Lewis County, don’t put those garden tools away just yet! There’s still some work to be done if you want to get a head start on weed control for 2020.Undoubtedly, you’ve noticed the beautiful sunny days that remind of us the summer that slipped away too quickly this year. Well, our weeds are appreciating these beautiful days too, and we’ve been noticing a lot of new growth low on the ground as we’ve been conducting weed surveys. If you have the stuff on hand, an application of herbicide is likely to be effective if the plant is still green, …
Weed Control - Oct. 24, 2019, 2:37 p.m.
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Toxic tansy ragwort disposal scheduled July 14-15
Lewis County WSU Extension Noxious Weed Control is hosting Tansy ragwort disposal sites Friday, July 14 in Randle, Mossyrock and Onalaska, and Saturday, July 15 in PeEll, Toledo and Centralia. Tansy is toxic and can be lethal to livestock.
News Room - July 6, 2023, 2:53 p.m.
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Eastern LC Weeds Presentation
Join us at Eastern Centralia Community College for a presentation on Noxious Weeds of Eastern Lewis County. Learn how to ID these pesky invadors AND how to control them! Space is limited so make sure to preregister for this one!Please email Weeds@Lewiscountywa.gov to reserve your seat.East Centralia Community College is located at 701 Airport Way in Morton, WA. Class will start promptly at 9am and run until 12:30, with one 10 minute break. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.Weeds we will be covering include:Scotch BroomKnapweedHawkweedKnotweedSpurge LaurelBlackberryRush Skeleton weedCommon TansyDalmatian Toadflax
Weed Control - Jan. 18, 2024, 2:34 p.m.
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Invasive Plant Alert; False-brome
From a distance, alien grasses will appear similar to native grasses on the Washington landscape. To identify which is which, even the seasoned weed warrior needs to move in closely and observe its special features. If you think you have False brome, (Brachyposium sylvaticum), on your property, read further to learn how to positively identify this very invasive grass species.At a distance, False brome appears as a bright-green clump of floppy leaves with seed spikes that droop noticeably. Both plant parts persist into the fall and early winter. Distinctly hairy leaf margins that are visible to the naked eye will …
Weed Control - Aug. 3, 2018, 12:09 p.m.
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Aquatic Weed Management Permitting Processes
Join us and earn a few pesticides license credits! We will be offering this in person at the BOCC lower level conference room in the Chehalis Courthouse, and virtually on zoom! Hear from Lewis County Noxious Weeds, WA Department of Agriculture and Department of Ecology professionals about the aquatic species in Lewis County, ongoing/upcoming aquatic weeds projects on the Chehalis river, NPDES permitting processes, and a demonstration of how to access SAW and apply for permit coverage.This is vital information for anyone who may want to address aquatic weeds on their property, or as provided professional service. Bring materials to …
Weed Control - Dec. 7, 2022, 9:47 a.m.
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Class A Priorities
Class A noxious weeds are LCNWCB's highest priority for early detection and rapid eradication. The legal requirement for Class A weed control is total eradication of all plant parts. These weeds are either absent in Lewis county or are here with very limited distribution. The only class A species that is currently known to be present in Lewis County is a single infestation of Milk Thistle, which was found in a common dumping area of Centralia. Historically, there have been records of Giant Hogweed in Lewis County, but these, to the best of our knowledge, have been eradicated.The Class A's …
Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:42 a.m.
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Forest Threats
A new special report by the Oregon Forest Resources Institute emphasizes the important role of scientific forest management in helping protect Oregon’s forests from multiple threats, including fire, insects and disease. The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board encourages you to take a look at the report and the video about the impact that invasive plant species have on our forests. The report does an excellent job in describing the impact that noxious weeds have on our forests. The 16-page Forest Threats report explores how human activity has affected forests, such as the negative impacts of invasive species and climate …
Weed Control - Jan. 21, 2016, 12:37 p.m.
