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Chavers Mining Resource Integrated Noxious Weed Management Plan January 2024 Page 9 5.1 BASIC CULTURAL CONTROL GUIDELINES The most effective method of control for noxious weeds is to prevent their establishment through proper land management. Maintain healthy pastures and rangeland and continually monitor your property for new infestations. New infestations are much more easily controlled than established infestations. Disturbed soil and bare ground are prime habitats for weed invasions. A healthy native plant community will help keep noxious weeds under control by providing competition. Grass seeding takes place in the fall with follow up over seeding the spring as required to establish a healthy stand of vegetation. You can either broadcast seed or use a seed drill to plant it(depending on the area). Riparian areas may require other revegetation efforts. 5.2 BASIC MECHANICAL CONTROL GUIDELEINES Clean the mowing equipment to remove seeds and vegetative plant parts with a pressure washer before and after mowing operations. This is especially important if mowing flowering plants. To limit spreading of weeds, do not clean equipment in un-infested areas, near roadways, or streams. Some flowering plants and their cut-off flower heads can still develop viable seeds. If the plants have already bloomed when you cut or pull them, it is important to properly dispose of them. Put them in a garbage bag,make sure bags are securely closed, and send them to a landfill. Generally, it is okay to mow one week after spraying. Mowing should not be done immediately following applications to allow the sprayed plants time to absorb the herbicide into their systems 5.3 BASIC CHEMICAL CONTROL GUIDELINES The first rule of herbicide use is to read the label before using the product and follow all directions and precautions. The label is the law. Seek assistance before purchasing or using an herbicide if not sure of the use or purpose of the product. Chemicals are powerful tools that should be used judiciously. Follow all instructions (application rates, proper safety equipment, appropriate weather conditions,etc.) as directed on the herbicide's label. Safety precaution may safety glasses, rubber gloves, long-sleeved shirts, long pants, high-top shoes, and socks are common sense precautions which all applicators should take. An additional precaution includes the use a respirator to protect sensitive mucus membranes in nose and throat. Follow proper clean-up and disposal procedures for the equipment and containers. All directions for use are dictated on the herbicide's label. Care must be taken to avoid spraying herbicides near water unless they are specifically labeled for aquatic use.An aquatic-approved herbicide is required when applications will be made over water or encounter surface water. An aquatic-safe herbicide is a great quality to have in an herbicide when applying near any kind of stream or river(riparian areas) or drainages.