Empowering an educated community for responsible stewardship in Teton County, WY.
Get expert consultations for the management of invasive plants.
Submit a specimen or a photo for identification, and learn how to identify invasive plants.
Skip the wait and order herbicides for pick up.
Report invasive plant infestations, biting mosquitoes, dead birds, and more.
At Teton County Weed & Pest, we provide a variety of services for residents, landowners, and land managers aimed at promoting prevention, early detection, and treatment of declared or designated invasive plants and pests in Teton County, Wyoming.
View all ServicesAt Teton County Weed & Pest, we provide a range of programs aimed at promoting prevention, early detection, and treatment of declared or designated noxious weeds and pest in Teton County, Wyoming.
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We're looking for passionate individuals committed to protecting our local ecosystems from invasive species. If you're ready to make a difference in Teton County, WY, explore our current job openings and apply today. Help us sustain a healthy, balanced environment for future generations.
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Our community outreach and education programs provide valuable resources and opportunities to learn about invasive species and vector-borne disease management, empowering you to make a difference in protecting our ecosystem - join us in our mission by getting involved today!
View ProgramsLearn about the plant species designated or declared noxious and invasive in Teton County.
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All year long, we give you tips and tricks to fight the weeds and pests that bug us. But what about the native plants? The Indian paintbrush, western coneflower, rocky mountain maple, and so many more. There are over 1,200+ native plant species in Teton County, each working in perfect harmony as a vital part of our ecosystem. This month, we’re highlighting a handful of native plants and their contributions to our environment.
While spring gardening may steal the spotlight, fall yard work is equally crucial. Putting in some effort now can make your spring and summer seasons more manageable.
Teton County Weed and Pest District’s Entomologist, Mikenna Smith, together with scientific staff from Valent Biosciences will be conducting a mosquito “field cage trial” this month. Field cage trials are large scale, field experiments where mosquitoes are placed in cages that are strategically placed in the path of a truck mounted ultra-low volume adulticide spray drift. This is the most “real world” experiment that can be conducted to determine if certain pesticides can kill the caged mosquitoes.
Rush Skeletonweed (Chondrilla juncea) is a member of the Sunflower (Asteraceae) family, but unlike many of the native plants in the sunflower family, skeletonweed is an invasive, noxious weed in Teton Valley. Also commonly called hogbite, gum succory, or devil’s grass, skeletonweed originates in Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa but has spread to many western united states, including Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana.
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