Weed spraying getting underway

Around town, particularly in the alleyways, strips of ground are turning blue-green as spraying is done for weeds.

Mayor’s Assistant Fred Crosby explained the town contracts with Jim Andreen to spray the alleys and with Tony Larson to do the thistle and dandelions in the parks. Crosby added he wasn’t sure if all the parks would get sprayed, but Candy Jack would for sure. The spray contains dye so it’s easier for people to see the locations that have been hit.

In years past, Crosby said, crews used to utilize gas-powered trimmers to keeps the weeds down. However, there are fewer people on the crews and it was found that spraying is less expensive.

Every alley in town will get sprayed, Crosby said, noting the alleys are town property and are used for utilities as well. Town crews will also weed spray around the town shops.

Every year the weather is the biggest factor in when the weed spraying gets started. Crosby said there has to be good weather with no rain forecast and no strong winds. It’s also important, Crosby said, to have weeds in the areas being sprayed. If the spray were put on bare ground, weeds could still easily come through.