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Idaho Invasive Species Hotline [toll-free]:
1-877-336-8676. 

Hikers, Hunters, and atv enthusiasts: Knock It Off

Noxious weeds spread through the dispersal of seeds and plant parts. Many noxious weeds produce seeds in abundance, making it extremely easy for them to ‘hitch a ride’ on vehicles, clothing, shoes, and even your pets. To help prevent the spread of noxious weeds from one ecosystem to the next, make sure to properly dispose of all seed and plant material before leaving/entering each area you visit.

WHEN WORKING OR RECREATING OUTDOORS REMEMBER TO ALWAYS:

• Clean and remove mud and seeds from shoes, clothing, pets and vehicles

• Avoid walking and driving through areas infested with weeds

• Clean your gear and equipment BEFORE leaving the vicinity as seeds can disperse in transit to your next stop

HIKERS, HUNTERS AND PET OWNERS:

Noxious weeds can be spread as easily as stepping on or brushing up against a plant. Many weed seeds are abundant and tiny, and some even have barbs, making it very easy for them to unknowingly attach to your shoes, clothes, gear, and pets. Before leaving the trailhead be sure to check for seeds, mud and debris on yourself, pets and gear and ‘knock it off’ prior to leaving the area.

mountain Bikers and ATV riders:

Noxious weed seeds can become lodged in your tires, in mud and debris, and can also be found on your clothing and gear. Be sure to clean mud and debris off of you atv or bike, paying close attention to the tires.

Puncturevine, also known as goathead, is an example of a noxious weed that can cause damage to bike and atv tires and can injure you or your pet if stepped on. It can quickly spread to new ecosystems through the barbed seed hooking onto tires, clothing or equipment and falling off along roadsides or recreation areas that didn’t previously have it. Once established, it will continue to spread throughout that ecosystem with the help of the wind, animals and people.

Construction workers and farmers:

Heavy equipment can easily spread invasive species and noxious weeds if the equipment is not cleaned prior to driving or trailering on roadways. Many noxious weeds overtake roadsides and ditches due to noxious weed seeds falling from vehicles and becoming established along the roadside.

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MEET BOB NOXIOUS

He's selfish, inconsiderate, and greedy. He gets in the way, takes more than his fair share and has habits that get under your skin. He rubs you the wrong way and is just plain annoying. Bob personifies the aggravating traits of an invasive species. He puts the obnoxious in noxious. Don't be Bob Noxious—help keep invasive species out of Idaho.