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TCWP July Update

Welcome to the Teton County Weed and Pest District Monthly Update. Our monthly update informs Teton County residents with useful and timely information pertaining to Mosquitoes and Invasive Species affecting Teton County and the greater Rocky Mountain Region. To learn more, head to our website!

EAST GROS VENTRE BUTTE CHEATGRASS MITIGATION PILOT PROJECT SUCCESS On September 28, 2017, Jackson Hole Weed Management Association embarked on a pilot project to control cheatgrass via aerial application on East Gros Ventre Butte in the Town of Jackson, Wyoming. The pilot program launched with the first-ever aerial spraying, performed by a low-flying helicopter, with herbicide to mitigate invasive species in Teton County.

Pilot Program Statistics 128 acres were sprayed, with 13.3 being treated with Esplanade (Indazaflam), and 114.7 acres with Plateau (Imazapic).  A total of 23 staff hours and nearly $2,000 was spent by TCWP and the Jackson Hole Land Trust combined to map the current cheatgrass infestation, and to monitor native species composition in the areas to be sprayed. The helicopter application cost $6,000 and was complete within 3 hours of spray time. For more information about the pilot program, additional images, and 2018's remarkable results, click here to view our website .

WEEDS OF THE MONTH: DAMES ROCKET AND LEAFY SPURGE After an unusually quiet June, the phones at TCWP have been ringing off the hook as Teton County residents watch the menacing flowering heads of Musk Thistle rising out of the surrounding vegetation.

While we greatly appreciate these efforts from the community, we are more concerned about other, less conspicuous weeds this time of year. During this time of year, dame’s rocket and leafy spurge are two of the main focuses of TCWP. Head to our blog to read the reasoning behind the focus on dame's rocket and leafy spurge over thistle and how to spot both invasive species.

DO YOU KNOW WHO TO CALL? Although our name, Teton County Weed & Pest, may make it sound otherwise, we are not the go-to experts on every type of pest in Teton County but we know who is! Click here to see what TCWP manages and who the best contacts are for other pests and weeds occurring in Teton County.

TICKS IN TETON COUNTY Ticks and even worse, tick-borne diseases can put a real damper on your summer fun. In Teton County, we currently do not have to worry about lyme disease but there are a few others that have been known to be carried by Wyoming ticks. When dealing with ticks, precaution is the most effective methods of ensuring a tick-free season. Interested in learning more about ticks in Teton County and prevention methods? Click here to view our full blog post.

UPCOMING EVENTS Gros Ventre River Spray Days: July 17-19 District Board Meeting: July 24, 6pm Teton Trail Runners, Blacktail Butte: July 24, 6pm Teton County Fair, Fair Grounds: July 25-29 Teton Trail Runners, Teton Village–Wildflower Trail: July 31, 6pm Rendezvous Mountain Hillclimb: August 4 Visit our Event Calendar on our website for more info.

Thank you for subscribing to the Teton County Weed and Pest District Newsletter. We hope that you find the information useful! If there are any topics that would be of interest to you, please email the team with your suggestions.  -The Team at Teton County Weed & Pest

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