How many times did you actually enter private or public land, control weeds, and assess the cost to the owner?

0

How many months were you employed as weed commissioner in 2026? 12 months

Are your duties as weed commissioner incorporated into another county job?

Yes ☑ No ☐ If Yes, what? Deputy Director, Conservation Board Weed Comm. Duties 1 % IRVM Duties 0 % Other County Duties 99 %

How does the overall county weed situation compare with last year?

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Unchanged □ Worse √

Worse

Improved □ Unchanged

Comments? Oriental bittersweet populations exploding. Japanese knotweed populations exploding. Teasel is rapidly expanding.

Is brush control included in your weed commissioner duties?

Yes ☐ No ☑

If yes, what method(s) do you use? (Circle all that apply):

Spraying □ Cutting □

Stump treatment □

Basal bark

Other, explain _____

What are your suggestions and/or recommendations which may improve your county weed and brush infestations?

More funding, mowing weeds before going to seed.

What herbicides did your county use in your weed control program? Be specific,

please list brand name and quantity of each. Please do not list surfactants or adjuvants. If the spray program is contracted in your county, ask your contractor for this information. Add another page if necessary.