MEADE COUNTY LOCALLY DECLARED NOXIOUS WEEDS

Weeds may be designated locally noxious upon request from counties and approval from the South Dakota Weed and Pest Control Commission. Local noxious weeds have the following characteristics:

• The weed is biennial, perennial, or a pernicious annual. 

• The weed is capable of spreading rapidly. 

• The weed is not controllable without special preventative or management practices. 

• The weed is capable of materially reducing production of crops and livestock. 

• The weed is capable of decreasing the value of the land.

Pictures and Descriptions of Locally Noxious Weeds