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To: Jared Ebert <br /> Date: December 29. 2017 <br /> Page 12 <br /> Herbicide control will be through herbicide applications tailored to the type of weed <br /> being treated. Any broadcast applications will be selective products that can be <br /> broadcast-applied and not injure the grass species. Spot-spray applications of <br /> nonselective herbicides such as Roundup will only be used to control isolated noxious <br /> weeds. The most effective treatment for infestation at water's edge is Milestone. Care <br /> will be taken when applying any herbicide close to Little Cache La Poudre Ditch so that <br /> overspray does not enter the ditch. <br /> The Larimer County Weed Management Plan follows the guidelines of the Colorado <br /> State Noxious Weed Act. It prioritizes noxious weed species into three lists. List A <br /> species are not well established, but are potentially a large problem to the State of <br /> Colorado and require mandatory eradication. Though none have been identified on the <br /> site, if any List A species are found, they will be immediately eradicated in accordance <br /> with the Colorado State Noxious Weed Act. List A Species will be managed with <br /> appropriate herbicide applications. List A Species found in Larimer County include: <br /> Cypress spurge, Mediterranean sage, Myrtle spurge, Orange Hawkweed, Purple <br /> Loosestrife, and Yellow Starthistle. <br /> List B Species will be managed with mowing and targeted herbicide application. Several <br /> List B Species that have been identified on site or that are common to the area include: <br /> Canada Thistle, Musk Thistle, Scotch Thistle, Leafy Spurge, Russian Knapweed, <br /> Tamarisk, and Perennial Pepperweed. <br /> Currently Larimer County has designated no List C species due to the size of the State's <br /> list. Other troublesome weeds that will be monitored and managed with mowing and <br /> herbicide applications include Cheatgrass, Common Mullein, Feral Rye, Russian Olives, <br /> Field Bindweed, Kochia, and Russian Thistle. <br /> Weed management decisions vary according to plant life cycles, infestation size, and <br /> environmental conditions. A licensed applicator with experience in weed control <br /> management in Colorado will be used to prepare a plan for any application of herbicides <br /> used to control weeds on site. Other resources that may also be consulted are CSU <br /> Extension's "Weed Management for Small Rural Acreages-3.106" and the Larimer <br /> County "Weed Management Reference Guide, 5th Edition". All herbicide application <br /> plans will include the specific herbicide(s) to be used, the application rate, and the <br /> appropriate timing. Care will always be taken to prevent any overspray onto neighboring <br /> properties. <br /> Response to DRA S comments T E L E S T <br />