City of Lander to conduct herbicide applications this week

The City of Lander Weed and Pest Department has announced its herbicide application schedule.

According to Kevin Green, City of Lander Weed and Pest Director, “We will be treating turf areas on City properties with herbicides and request that these areas not be entered until the treatment has fully dried. It typically takes two hours for the herbicide to dry. Please review the spraying schedule and adjust your recreational plans accordingly.”

Please ensure that children and pets stay out of these areas until the herbicide has fully dried. Spraying will take place on the following dates and areas.

Tuesday, August 4, 7 AM – 10:30 AM

  • City Park
  • City Park Baseball Fields
  • Drill Field at City Park
  • Tom St John Softball Complex

Wednesday, August 5, 7 AM – 10:30 AM

  • Dillon Park
  • Antelope Park
  • Lander Memorial Tree Garden
  • Ambassador Green Space Park
  • Green Space by McDonald’s
  • Jaycee Park

Thursday, August 6, 7 AM – 10:30 AM

  • Goodrich Park
  • Centennial Park
  • North Park

For a list of park locations, please visit https://www.landerwy.gov/parksites

For a list of commonly used herbicides by the City of Lander, please visit https://www.landerwy.gov/weed-pest

Staff will be using Quali-Pro 3-D Herbicide (EPA Reg. No. 53883-378), with active ingredients 2,4-D, Mecoprop-p, and dicamba, for broadleaf weed control. The herbicides used are approved for use in public spaces and are applied according to EPA guidelines. For additional questions, please contact the Weed and Pest Department at 307-330-3007.

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