1. Hawkweeds

    Hieracium spp. Orange Hawkweed Mouseear Hawkweed Hawkweeds - Most hawkweed species are hairy and have a milky latex in their stems.Leaves: Most species will have basal leaves. Stem leaves can vary by subgenus. Leaves can be smooth, toothed, or lobed.Flowers: Blooms typically May - Sep. Most non-native species will have yellow ray flowers, but some species can have orange flowers as well. Flowers looks similar to dandelion flowers.Habitat: Typically found in fields, meadows, pastures, forest clearings, and disturbed areas like roadsides and abandoned farmland.Weed Classification: B DesignateWhy is it a Noxious Weed?The plants are invasive, spread easily, and negatively impact …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:47 a.m.

  2. Oxeye Daisy

    Leucanthemum vulgare Oxeye Daisy - A perennial, herbaceous plant growing 1-3 feet tall.Leaves: Leaves are alternate and lance-shaped, with toothed or lobed edges.Flowers: Flowers bloom from May-October. Single flowerhead at the end of the stem. It has many white ray-flowers, creating the "petals," and yellow disc-flowers in the middle.Habitat: Found in grasslands, overgrazed pastures, waste areas, meadows, roadsides, railroad ROWs, yards, and fields.Weed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?It can aggressively invade fields and decrease plant diversity. It decreases crop yield and has rhizomes with adventitious roots.Oxeye Daisy is very common in Lewis County. It can be hard to …


    Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:32 a.m.

  3. Announcing the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board’s Stewardship Incentive Program

    Many of the noxious weeds that we fight daily are showing their “true colors” right now as tansy ragwort, purple loosestrife, and so many other noxious weeds are blooming in full force. Its this time of year that our office is inundated with calls from conscientious residents wanting to know how they can control their weeds and protect their property.In an effort to lend support and a little financial aid to landowners wanting to control these noxious weeds, Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board (LCNWCB) is rolling out the Stewardship Incentive Program.The Stewardship Incentive Program is a voluntary “mini” grant …


    Weed Control - Aug. 23, 2019, 11:58 a.m.

  4. Public Hearing, establishment of levying a property assessment tax

    Public Hearing, establishment of levying a property assessment tax.A Public Hearing will be held on October 22, 2018, after 10:00 AM in the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners Hearing Room on the second floor of the Historic Courthouse (351 NW North Street) in Chehalis, Washington. The hearing is to take public input for establishing an updated policy and fee schedule in accordance with RCW 17.10.240.Summary of proposed resolutionFinal Weed OrdinanceResolution notice of hearingNatural Resource Protection InformationFor more information, contact the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board at 36 740 1215.Additional information at Weed Control blog post: Natural Resource Protection …


    Weed Control - Oct. 5, 2018, 7:21 a.m.

  5. Weed Control Planned for Mineral Lake 2021

    Treatment Planned for Mineral Lake Summer 2021The newest resident in the picturesque community of Mineral, WA is an unwelcome one. Eurasian watermilfoil, a Class B noxious weed in Lewis County, has been taking up residence at various locations around Mineral Lake. If left unchecked, this tenacious water weed has the ability to impede access to the lake, significantly reduce fishing opportunities, and have an overall negative impact on the recreational value of this beautiful Lewis County lake. Eurasian watermilfoil is a perennial aquatic weed, native to Europe and Asia. Once a popular aquarium plant, it is likely that dumping of …


    Weed Control - April 2, 2021, 12:16 p.m.

  6. Milk Thistle

    Silybum marianum Milk Thistle - A large, sparsely branched thistle growing up to 6 feet tall. Easy to identify, due to the leaf patterning.Leaves: Alternate, deeply lobed, and pointed leaves. Leaves have a very noticeable white and dark green marbling. The basal leaves can get up to 20 inches long and 10 inches wide.Flowers: Flowers bloom from May-August. Rounded cluster of tubular flowers that have spine-tipped bracts (scales) around it.Habitat: Occurs in many places such as: overgrazed pastures, roadsides, waste areas, ditches, and disturbed areas.Weed Classification: AWhy is it a Noxious Weed?It is an aggressive invader that can grow into …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:57 a.m.

  7. Consider the Weed Wrench

    If a small population of invasive Scotch broom inhabits a portion of your land, consider controlling it with the use of a Weed Wrench. Scotch broom is that evergreen shrub that will begin blooming with bright yellow flowers in the next few weeks. The plant is easily extracted with human power and a tool called a Weed Wrench that grips the base of the plant tightly and pulled from the soil, when the handle is levered over. Larger populations of broom should consider other control methods including selective herbicides to manage this noxious weed. Contact the Lewis County Noxious Weed …


    Weed Control - May 3, 2011, 2:22 p.m.

  8. Weed Management on the Farm

    A workshop addressing weed management on farm will take place on May 25, 2017, 6PM at the Lewis County Courthouse, in Chehalis. The two hour program will address weed control methods for some of the noxious weeds found in our area. Topics include: weed identification in annual and perennial cropping systems, integrated weed management strategies, poisonous weeds and where to find resource information about weed control. The program also qualifies for Washington State Dept. of Agriculture Recertification credits (2) for individuals who are licensed applicators. The program is sponsored by WSU Lewis County Extension. Cost: $5.00/family. Contact WSU Extension at …


    Weed Control - May 3, 2017, 10:33 a.m.

  9. Common fennel

    Foeniculum vulgare Common Fennel - A large perennial herb that grows to be about 6' tall, smells strongly of licorice, and spreads via seeds and pieces of the root crown.Leaves: Dark green or bronze feather-like, deeply lobed and somewhat spindly, the leaves are completely hairless and attachment points (petioles) are fleshy with a wide base.Flowers: In bloom from May to September, the small yellow flowers form an umbrella shaped cluster (umbel) and resemble those of poison hemlock and wild chervil.Habitat: Can establish in just about any habitat from roadsides, to prairies, to coastal bluffs, to wetland areas.Weed Classification: B DesignateWhy …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:46 a.m.

  10. Eggleaf Spurge

    Euphorbia oblongata Eggleaf Spurge - Upright perennial growing about 3 feet tall. Has a woody, branched taproot. Plant stems covered in fine white hairs.Leaves: Alternate and hairless leaves that are oblong and finely toothed. Prominent midvein is visible.Flowers: Flowers bloom from May-July. Clustered flowers with a few male flowers and one female flower. Clusters have yellow bracts (scales) at their base followed by a whorl of yellowish green leaves.Habitat: Typically found in damp meadows, streambanks, shadow woodlands, dry hillsides, roadsides, and waste areas.Weed Classification: AWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Originally introduced as a garden ornamental. This plant is invasive and …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:46 a.m.