To control and treat noxious weeds in Trego County and provide common weed control on roadsides for public safety and to hold down costs for road maintenance.
Department Responsibilities
The department handles the following:
Sprays all county properties
Contract spraying for weed control for KDOT
Surveys are done on 10 sections in the county and reports on all noxious weeds in the county on public and private lands
Winter months are utilized by maintaining equipment, continuing education and the treatment of prairie dogs
The Department also assists landowners with treatment recommendations for all plants, crops, and weed control
Chemical sales by appointment.
Call the Public Works office to schedule a time at 785-743-6441.