Quick Access
List of Services
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File a Complaint Opens in a new tab.
Click the link below to access the complaint form. This form can be emailed to our office, or a hard copy can be mailed or delivered in person.
Please keep in mind that a signature is required on the form for response by our office. In addition, all forms submitted become public information.
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Free On-Site Weed Assessment
Schedule a visit from the Flathead County Weed Department to identify weeds on your property and receive guidance on effective control methods. There is no charge for this service.
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Plant Identification
In-office Identification – Anyone is welcome to bring a plant sample into our office for identification. Please bring in a full-plant sample that includes roots, stem, leaves, and flowers. In addition, you can bring in good-quality photos.
MSU Schutter Diagnostic Lab – If a plant cannot be identified in our office by our available staff we do have the ability to submit your sample to MSU for identification by mail at no cost to you. In addition, anyone can submit a plant sample on their own. Check out this video.
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Sprayer Rentals
100-Gallon or 200-Gallon Skid Mounted Sprayer
(100-Gallon sprayer is 32" W x 37" H x 72" L)
$50 Daily Rental
- Pick up between 8:30am and 9:00am
- Return between 4:00pm and 4:30pm
$75 Weekend Rental
- Pick up Friday between 8:30am and 9:00am
- Return Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) between 8:00am and 8:15am
3 Gallon Backpack Sprayer
$15 Two Day Rental
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Weed Management Plan
Landowner Compliance Form
Required for landowners who have been notified of noxious weeds on their property. This form documents your plan for controlling weeds and maintaining compliance with Montana law.
External Resources
These trusted organizations provide additional information on noxious weeds, identification, and land management.
These links will open in a new tab and take you to external websites not managed by Flathead County.
Montana Weed Control Association Opens in a new tab.
Weed identification tools and statewide management resources.
Montana Weed Awareness Campaign Opens in a new tab.
Public education resources focused on preventing the spread of noxious weeds.
U.S. Forest Service – Invasive Species Opens in a new tab.
Information on invasive species management and impacts on public lands.
USDA PLANTS Database Opens in a new tab.
National plant database with identification tools, maps, and images.
University of Montana – Invaders Database Opens in a new tab.
Searchable database of invasive plant species across the United States.
Montana Department of Agriculture Opens in a new tab.
State regulations, resources, and programs related to agriculture and weeds.
Montana DNRC Opens in a new tab.
Land management programs, conservation efforts, and grant opportunities.
National Park Service – Invasive Species Opens in a new tab.
Information on ecosystem restoration and invasive species impacts.
Montana Conservation Districts Opens in a new tab.
Local conservation resources and education related to land and weed management.
Weeds Education & Compliance Officer
Contact Info
+1 (406) 758-5798
Email Us
+1 (406) 758-5888