Weed Identification and Mitigation

Ruby Ranch is surrounded by forest and wilderness areas. Because of this property owner’s should make every effort to remove these weeds from their lots. These weeds can quickly spread to wilderness areas and agricultural areas, causing tremendous damage. The following is quoted from an article by Wayne Nelson, a White River National Forest Rangeland Management Specialist: in the Western U.S. alone, we are losing approximately 4000 acres a day or 1.5 million acres a year to noxious weeds. He mentions that many top ecologists in the country consider noxious weeds to the #1 threat to our native ecosystems and wild areas.

Identification

Please reference the following for any questions regarding weeds in Summit County:

Summit County Weed Identification

Mitigation

After hand-weeding or spraying, it is a good idea to reseed the area with native species. But beware: many wildflower seed mixes actually contain seeds for the same escaped ornamentals you have been getting rid of! Read the labels carefully and pick seeds that have been tested.

The WBMD sprays roadsides and common areas on a yearly basis. At that time, spraying for private homeowners can be arranged if requested.