Public Works
Chemical Sales and Equipment Rental
Chemical application is an important part of Noxious Weed Control program, care needs to be exercised to protect all types of crops. These crops include Row Crops, Organic Crops, Sensitive Crops and Range/Grassland. Douglas County encourages treatment of Noxious Weeds at appropriate times. Please make yourself aware of sensitive crops in your area by visiting the Sensitive Crop Registry and Locations page.
Herbicide Sales
Chemicals may be sold outside the dates shown below with the Noxious Weed Supervisor's permission.
Please call 785-331-1322 to schedule an appointment to purchase the following chemicals. 24 hours advanced notice is preferred.
| Brand | Dates Sold | Can Be Used to Treat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24-D Amine/ 24-D choline | March 1st - November 15th | Musk Thistle, Bindweed | |
| Tordon 22k - (Restricted Use) | March 1st - July 1st and August 31st – November 15th | Musk Thistle, Bindweed | |
| Milestone | March 1st - November 15th, | Musk Thistle, Bindweed | |
| Glyphosate | May 15th - November 15th | Johnsongrass, Bindweed | |
| Pasturegard | May 1st - November 15th | Sericea Lespedeza | |
| Escort | May 1st - November 15th | Sericea Lespedeza |
Equipment Rental
Douglas County will rent sprayers to county residents to assist in the spraying of noxious weeds. The sprayers can be rented from the Douglas County Public Works Shop located at 3755 East 25th Street, Lawrence, KS 66046. Please call 785-331-1322 to schedule a rental. 24 hours advanced notice is preferred.
The rental costs are $40 per day or $60 per weekend.
The county has (3) 300 gallon pull type sprayers available on a first come first serve basis.
Contact
For Herbicide and Equipment Rental
Hours: Mon-Fri, 7am - 3:30pm
Phone: 785-331-1322