Cochise County Invasive Weed
Rapid Response Initiative
The purpose of this project is to develop a Rapid Response System (RRS) that will protect Cochise County’s valuable grassland and forest habitats from invasive plants. There are five species that are becoming an increasing problem and will be targeted by this project. They are Russian Knapweed, African Rue, Malta Starthistle, Yellow Starthistle and Onionweed. The weeds are identified and treated best in March, April and May. Community workshops and trainings for this program will be held after the first of the year.
For more information or to receive an identification brochure please call:
UofA Cooperative Extension
(520)384-3594
Coronado Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D)
(520)384-2229 ext. 123
Download a free flyer to learn more about this project and to view descriptions of the invasive weeds!
To view invasive weed images only, click here!
Take Action
1. Familiarize yourself with the weeds listed.
2. Notify any of the following if you do identify these weeds in your area and report their location:
3. Attend an educational workshop hosted by the Rapid Response project group, in your area to help you to identify weeds, correctly calibrate spraying equipment, and safely treat infected areas.
4. After infected areas are mapped by weed inspectors and you have attended the workshop, chemical will be distributed to you absolutely FREE for treatment.
5. Return any borrowed equipment and remaining chemical after application.
6. Fill out provided information sheet on where invasive weeds were treated and the amount of area that was treated.