Iron County Government
Noxious Weed Department
Protecting agriculture, rangelands, waterways, and natural ecosystems through noxious weed prevention, education, and control.
About Our Department
Protecting Iron County's Natural Resources
Working with landowners, agencies, and residents to control and prevent invasive plants that threaten our lands and waters.
Our Mission
The Iron County Noxious Weed Department enforces state and county weed laws, educates the public, and coordinates control efforts to protect agriculture, rangelands, and native ecosystems.
Utah Noxious Weed ListOpens in a new tabCost Share Program
Iron County may assist private landowners with noxious weed treatment depending on the scope of the work and available staffing.
Listed Treatment Rate
$40/hour
Plus chemical costs
Contact the department to confirm availability and current treatment rates.
Department Responsibilities
Duties Under Utah Law
A summary of the County Weed Control Supervisor's responsibilities under Utah Code § 4-17-108.
Examine lands in Iron County for compliance with Utah's Noxious Weed Act and rules.
Compile data on infested areas countywide.
Advise on best, practical methods for noxious weed control and prevention.
Render assistance and direction to achieve effective control and prevention.
Investigate violations of the Noxious Weed Act.
Enforce required weed controls within the county.
Perform other duties assigned by the County Weed Control Board.
Landowner Services
Parcel Treatment Requests
Request assistance with noxious weed treatment on your property.
Landowners can submit their parcel information to request treatment for noxious weeds.
Complete the online request form to provide information about your property and treatment needs.
Request Weed Treatment
Submit a parcel treatment request through the department's online form.
Request TreatmentOpens in a new tabPlant Identification
Noxious Weed Photo Gallery
View examples of priority noxious weed species found in Iron County and throughout Utah.
Scotch thistle (Onopordum acanthium)
Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Whitetop / Hoary cress (Lepidium draba)
Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Dalmatian toadflax (Linaria dalmatica)
Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Myrtle spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites)
Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Houndstongue (Cynoglossum officinale)
Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Local Weed Information
Iron County Noxious Weed List
A list of noxious weeds commonly found in Iron County.
Whorled Milkweed
Asclepias verticillata
Bull Thistle
Cirsium vulgare
Burdock
Arctium spp.
Cocklebur
Xanthium strumarium
Curlydock
Rumex crispus
Additional Noxious Weed Resources
For more information about noxious weed identification, control, and regulations, explore the resources below.
Get in Touch
Contact the Noxious Weed Department
Contact Iron County Weed Control for questions about weed identification, treatment requests, and noxious weed management.
Iron County Weed Control
Amber Hatch, Weed Control
Office Address
1302 W Kittyhawk Drive, Suite 3
Cedar City, UT 84721
Mailing Address: PO Box 1030
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone
435-865-5406