Iron County

Stop the spread of noxious weeds in Iron County

We work with landowners, agencies, and residents to control and prevent invasive plants that threaten our lands and waters.

See Utah's Noxious Weed List

Cost Share Program

The county may assist private landowners with treatment depending on scope and staffing. Current rate: $40/hour + chemical.

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.

Duties under Utah law

Summary of the county weed control supervisor duties (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.

Parcel Treatment Request

Submit your parcel information to request treatment for noxious weeds.

Request Treatment

Photo Gallery

Examples of priority species in Iron County and across 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

Iron County Noxious Weed List

A list of noxious weeds commonly found in the county.

Whorled Milkweed

Asclepias verticillata

Bull Thistle

Cirsium vulgare

Burdock

Arctium spp.

Cocklebur

Xanthium strumarium

Curlydock

Rumex crispus

Contact

435-865-5406 [email protected]

1302 W Kittyhawk Dr, Ste 3 • Cedar City, UT 84721

Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM