Use the list below to help identify what weeds you are needing to address on your property. Select the image and or name to view a detailed pdf for that specific species. Here you can review the latest Town of Vail Weed Management Plan.

Detailed information about these and other plants can be found on the Colorado Department of Agriculture's Noxious Weed List.

There are many ways to manage noxious weeds, and we want to encourage you to only use herbicide as a last resort.

Local Herbicide Applicators List

The list of licensed herbicide applicators is provided by the Town of Vail for educational or informational purposes only. No endorsement is implied, omissions may occur and other information sources should be consulted. Pesticide applicators are licensed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture.

If you would like assistance with identifying noxious weeds and management strategies, the Town offers free on-site consultations throughout the summer.

You can email weeds@vail.gov or call (970) 479-2158 to request a site visit. 

Herbicide applications are targeted to specific plants when they are most vulnerable within their growth cycle. Three primary applications will occur during the growing season, one in late-June, one in mid- August, and a final treatment in September.

For more information on Noxious Weeds, why we manage them and their impact on Colorado, please visit the following links:

• Colorado Weed Management Association
• Colorado Department of Agriculture

Tune in every Wednesday during the summer on the Town of Vail's social media to learn more about the different species of noxious weeds you can find in the Vail Valley.