Invasive Plant Program returns to the region

There’s still time for Merritt and area residents to take advantage of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Invasive Plant Management program to manage pesky invasive plants on their property.

Invasive plants are any non-native plant species that has the capacity to negatively impact animals, humans and ecosystems. Currently, there are more than 72-priority invasive plants in the TNRD, including Japanese Knotweed, Spotted Knapweed, Hoary Cress and Nodding Thistle.

TNRD assistance includes:

• Rebates for invasive plant control administered by a certified TNRD contractor
• Free equipment loan-outs, including sprayers, seeders and fertilizer spreaders
• Free private land consultations with an invasive plant specialist
• Free insects for biological control (herbicide-free option)

Disposal is also free at TNRD solid waste facilities.

To learn about regional invasive plants, upcoming events, how to report invasive species and to find other resources for invasive plant management visit tnipmc.com.