What weeds are considered noxious?

‘Noxious weed’ is the traditional, legal term for any invasive, non-native plant that threatens agricultural crops, local ecosystems or fish and wildlife habitat. Noxious weeds include non-native grasses, flowering plants, shrubs and trees, and aquatic plants that invade wetlands, rivers, lakes and shorelines.

How do I get rid of noxious weeds in MN?

Disposal of noxious weeds into solid waste trash bins is against the law! Although it may seem easy for the average landowner to rid themselves of a few pesky noxious weeds growing on their property by adding them to their solid waste containers, it is actually against state law. Minnesota Statute 115A.

How do I get rid of noxious weeds?

A good rule of thumb with noxious weed disposal is to safely dispose of the weeds instead of trying to compost or burn them at home. For noxious weeds that are poisonous or regulated in your county, use garbage bags and discard in the trash.

Can you burn lake weeds?

Burn Them. Yes, really—killing weeds with fire is safe and controllable with a weed burner. Rather than wasting precious time pulling weeds, walk about in early spring and summer burning tender seedlings. Burning weeds requires the least effort when the plants are small, so start early.

How do you get rid of invasive plant species?

When invasive plants are relatively small, put them in contractor-grade garbage bags after removal and leave them out in the sun to bake. Once they are dried out, the plants should be dead and can be tossed in the trash.

What makes a plant a noxious weed in Minnesota?

Noxious Weed: a plant regulated as a Prohibited or Restricted Noxious Weed under the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s noxious weed law (link is external). Noxious Weeds and Specially Regulated Plants have specific legal restrictions and requirements under this law.

What are the regulations for invasive plants in Minnesota?

Noxious Weeds and Specially Regulated Plants have specific legal restrictions and requirements under this law. Prohibited and Regulated aquatic invasive species: aquatic invasive species regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

What are the rules for weed control in Minnesota?

Plant specific management plans and or rules that define the use and management requirements for these plants will be developed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for each plant designated as specially regulated. Measures must also be taken to minimize the potential for harm caused by these plants.

What does nuisance species mean in Minnesota Law?

A “nuisance species” is a similar term that could refer to a native or non-native species. Noxious Weed: a plant regulated as a Prohibited or Restricted Noxious Weed under the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s noxious weed law (link is external).