Pierce County roadsides will get their annual anti-weeds makeover this spring and summer. An initial application of herbicides to combat weeds along road shoulders will start March 28 and continue through June. Targeted noxious weeds and brush control applications will occur through the end of November as needed. Only federal and state-approved herbicides are used. Workers will also mow, cut brush and trim trees along roads during the spring and summer. The work, which will be carried out weather permitting, is part of Pierce County's integrated roadside vegetation management program. "Properly maintained roadsides are important for the safety of motorists and pedestrians,GÇ¥ said Bruce Wagner, the county's road operations manager. Wagner said the annual maintenance reduces fire danger, optimizes storm water drainage, helps control noxious weeds and non-native plants, and promotes native plant growth. Property owners who don't want roadsides adjacent to their land sprayed can sign an "owner will maintainGÇ¥ agreement with the county, officials said. Additional information is available at www.piercecountywa.org/ownermaintain or by calling (253) 798-6000.
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