Powell County Montana Invasive Plants

06/01/2026

Calibration matters. And calibration training is part of the service we provide customers.

Our vegetation management specialists work alongside crews to help verify:

• Proper spray output
• Nozzle performance
• Pressure settings
• Ground speed accuracy
• Application consistency

Because even small calibration issues can impact performance, efficiency, and results in the field.

Let us help take the guesswork out of your VM program.

06/01/2026

Could this invasive pest be hiding in your yard? 🏠👀

The spotted lanternfly feeds on plants and trees and could devastate Canada’s grape and wine industries.

Right now is the ideal time to look for:

⚠️ Egg masses
(putty-like splotches)

⚠️ Early-stage nymphs
(black with white spots)

Check around your trees, shrubs, garden tools, sheds, tents, trailers, vehicles, patio furniture and barbecues.

If you spot one:

📸 Snap it
🫙 Catch it (in a sealed container)
📲 Report it: https://ow.ly/Vlck50Z493y

Our CFIA experts are also monitoring high-risk areas and products crossing the border to help prevent this pest from spreading into Canada.

06/01/2026

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

Like a good neighbor… keep your w**ds over there. 😆
But seriously, that little patch of leafy spurge along the fence line? It won't stay little. Spurge, knapw**d, Canada thistle, and houndstongue spread fast, and what's a weekend spray job today can turn into a multi-thousand-dollar infestation in a few seasons. Once it gets into pasture or hay ground, it crowds out forage, drops land values, and can be toxic to livestock and wildlife.
Noxious w**ds aren't just an eyesore. They cost Wyoming ranchers, landowners, and taxpayers millions every year, and they degrade the rangelands, waterways, and wildlife habitat that make this place what it is.
The fix is cheap and easy when the patch is small. Spray it, pull it, or call us for help before it becomes your neighbor's problem.

Send this to your neighbor who needs to control their w**ds! 😉

05/30/2026

Join us the week of June 7th for a statewide citizen science reporting tournament in coordination with Montana Noxious W**d Awareness Week!

Spot a noxious w**d, snap a picture and report it in iNaturalist. The person who reports the most state listed noxious w**ds will win a prize donated by Corteva.

How to participate:
1. Download iNaturalist
2. Create and set up account
3. Join the project Montana Noxious W**d Awareness Week
4. Find and report Montana state listed noxious w**ds

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05/30/2026

The best of the best

Interested in hearing more? Check out the full interview! The Value of Early Detection, Rapid Response in Noxious W**d Prevention - Northern Ag Network Podcasts - Omny.fm

05/29/2026

Stopping invasive species doesn’t always start with big projects. Sometimes it starts with everyday habits. 🌱

Cleaning your gear, choosing non-invasive plants, and buying local firewood are all simple ways to help prevent invasive species from spreading.

The DIY approach is about taking small actions where you live, work, and explore, because protecting habitats and communities is something we all take part in together.

Explore simple ways to take action: https://bcinvasives.ca/play-your-part/

05/29/2026

Before you leave the trail, take a minute to brush off your boots! 🥾
Seeds, soil, and invasive species can hitch a ride to new areas without you even noticing.
Even your friends could help you brush! A quick brush-down helps protect the places we love to explore.

05/29/2026

Happy Friday, all!💙🌞

Did you know that an invasive (zebra or quagga) mussel infestation would cost Montana MILLIONS! A study from 2019 estimated up to:

-$112M in lost revenue
-$122M in mitigation costs
-$497M in property value loss

You can prevent the spread of invasive mussels and other aquatic invasives by practicing every time you recreate on the water.