Prevention and inspection are the most economical management system for reducing the rate of noxious weed spread. It must be potentially more harmful than beneficial to Idaho. Eradication must be economically physically feasible. Here are a few guidelines to help lessen the spread of noxious weeds in Idaho. Avoid driving in noxious weed infested areas.
Seeds can become stuck in tire treads or mud on the vehicle and be carried to unaffected areas.
Don't transport flowering plants that you cannot identify. If you find a small number of isolated noxious weeds that have no flowers or seeds, pull the weeds and leave them where you found them to dry out. If you find noxious weeds and they have flowers or seeds, pull them, place them in a plastic bag or container to avoid spreading seeds, and either burn them or dispose of them in a sanitary landfill. Report newly-found noxious weeds to the county weed superintendent or county extension office. If you need help in identifying new weeds here is the procedure .