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Weed and Pest Districts vote to add Cheatgrass to State Noxious Weed Listing, pending approval from Board of Agriculture
CHEYENNE, WYO. (November 19, 2024) – On October 31, 2024, the Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (WWPC) voted and approved to add downy brome, better known as cheatgrass, to the

Palmer Amaranth: a New Noxious Weed in the Big Horn Basin!
In summer 2023, a new noxious weed was identified in two locations in the Big Horn Basin. One in a Washakie County sugar beet field, and another under a bird

Drought conditions bring the risk of wildfires and the spread of invasive weeds
CHEYENNE, WY (August 22, 2024) – Summer is in full swing here in Wyoming and seasonal heat has brought its share of problems. Data from the National Integrated Drought Information

Wyoming Weed and Pest Districts Offering Cash Bounty in Exchange for Invasive Weeds
CHEYENNE, WYO. (June 18, 2024) – The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (WWPC) has announced the opening of the 2024 weed bounty program. Now through July, folks can do their part

Wyoming Weed and Pest Council Prepares for Mosquito Season Following Worst Year of West Nile Virus Cases since 2013
CHEYENNE, WYO. (May 28, 2024) – Spring has officially arrived in the Cowboy State and with it, the return of many insects and pests carrying diseases that could impact the health

PlayCleanGo Awareness Week
CHEYENNE, WYO. (May 30, 2024) – The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (WWPC), in partnership with PlayCleanGo®, is excited to participate in PlayCleanGo Awareness Week, June 1-8, 2024. This national event aims to educate outdoor

Wyoming Weed and Pest Council Shares Tips to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species Following Governor Mark Gordon’s Proclamation
February 26 through March 3 officially declared National Invasive Species Awareness Week CHEYENNE, WYO. (February 21, 2024) – The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (WWPC) is reminding citizens in the Cowboy

Big Horn County Weed and Pest Implements New Project Beyond State and Tribal Borders
GREYBULL, Wyo. (June 26, 2023) – Boundaries and borders don’t matter to invasive species, as they’ll spread wherever possible. But The Big Horn County Weed and Pest District is starting
