Not at this time.

Reporter
July 18, 2015, 7:12 a.m.

Mr. Baskins,

Thank you for this report. As you have likely noticed, Hood River County has seen an explosion of puncturevine over the last several years. I am aware of this site and will stop by to assess the extent of the infestation. However, Hood River County no longer has staff to treat noxious weeds. Much of the weed work in the county will now be done through contract work. The Hood River County Weed & Pest Control Board is currently working on trying to hire a contractor to do some work on Puncturevine. However, this site is not likely to be among those that are being prioritized. (Given the county's limited funds, we are focusing on only the highest traffic areas that are likely to lead to further spread of this plant.)

My recommendation is to *carefully* handpull the site. Be sure to collect and bag the plant and all the seed-heads (burrs). Dispose of them in the garbage.

Again, thank you for your report. If you have any questions about how to control or manage puncturevine, please feel free to contact the Hood River Soil & Water Conservation District at 541-386-4588.

Jordan Kim
Assistant Manager
Hood River Soil & Water Conservation District

Jordan Kim
July 20, 2015, 5:08 a.m.