BKB Enterprises, LLC
Shop: 35406 US Hwy 2
Office: 669 Northwood Ave
Libby, Mt 59923
Telephone: (406) 293-2898
Fax: (406) 293-2899
Email: mail@bkbenterprises.org
Brent Orr (406) 293-1998
Kelley Brown (406) 283-1719
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BKB Enterprises
Solutions for Environmentally Safe Cleaning
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Leading the way in bringing together the best systems to empower people with the opportunity to reclaim our natural resources!
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Our commitment toward the protection and preservation of your land's natural resources.
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Noxious weed invasion is one of the most serious problems in the United States today threatening
public and private lands, destroying rangelands suitable for livestock, and most importantly,
reducing wildlife habitat and food. Because noxious weeds are undesirable plants that have been
imported from infected areas, they have no natural biological controls. As a result, they overrun and
displace native plant species depriving them of soil and soil nutrients. The result has a negative
impact on the over-all health of our natural resources.
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States across the U.S. have been establishing their own county weed boards to carry out the responsibility of limiting
economic loss and adverse environmental effects due to the presence and spread of noxious weeds. Counties have developed a
noxious weed list, have implemented strict laws for public and private lands and have utilized a plan based on the identification,
control, and public education of noxious weeds.
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What can you do to help fight the war against noxious weed invasion?
Everyone can do their part in weed prevention and detection by remembering these few important
rules.
- Recreate only in established roads, trails, and campsites away from currently infested areas. Failing to do so could possibly spread weed seeds via
clothing, camping equipment, or other materials. Worse yet, people who recreate on public or private lands not recognizing noxious weeds
could unknowingly pick the wild flowers and discard them in weed-free areas. If by chance you are unable to avoid an infested area, carefully remove
all weed seeds from clothing, camping gear, etc before entering a weed-free area.
- Check boats, jet skis, water towables, floating devices, and water craft haul trailers for evidence of water plants adhering to surfaces.
- When using pack animals in non-infested areas, thoroughly clean coats and hooves and carry only feed that is certified "weed free".
- Learn about plants and be able to identify ones that are invasive to your area. Do not buy noxious weed seeds from seed companies or noxious weeds being
sold as ornamentals from floral shops. Furthermore, by recognizing noxious weeds, the proper agency can be contacted when an infestation is found. At
that point, steps can be taken to eradicate or control the weeds.
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For more information about noxious weed control, their negative impact on the environment, and how you can help, please visit these sites:
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Noxious weed lists and laws will vary from state to state. Please visit individual county noxious weed control board web sites for
more information or contact your local county or district weed supervisor. Thank you.
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Montana State Invasive and Noxious Weeds
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Management of noxious weeds not only includes awareness, education, and prevention, but also early detection, monitoring,
containment, suppression, and immediate eradication of existing infestations.
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Category 1 noxious weeds are weeds that are currently established and generally widespread in many counties
of the state. A few examples are:
Canada Thistle
Spotted Knapweed
Dalmatian Toadflax
St. Johnswort
Yellow Toadflax
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Category 2 noxious weeds have recently been introduced into the state or are rapidly spreading from their
current infestation sites. A few examples are:
Dyers Woad
Tansy Ragwort
Orange Hawkweed
Tall Buttercup
Perennial Pepperweed
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Category 3 noxious weeds have not been detected in the state or may be found only in small, scattered,
localized infestations. A few examples are:
Yellow Starthistle
Common Crupina
Yellow Flag Iris
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For a complete list of Montana noxious weeds, their impact on the environment, and descriptions and photos of each, please visit
Montana's Official State Website
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