Noxious Weed and Plant Identifier
Noxious Weeds
Noxious weeds are weeds that, required by law, must be controlled. In Iowa they consist primarily of invasive weeds, but not all invasive weeds are declared noxious. All landowners are required to control those weeds on their property that have been declared noxious by the State of Iowa or by Marshall County. Noxious weeds growing within city limits, in abandoned cemeteries, along railroads, streets, and highways, as well as on farmland, or any private or public land, must be controlled.
Plant Identifier
There are several different phone applications that can help with plant identification such as Picture This, PlantNet and iNaturalist. The Iowa Weed Commissioners’ Association also has developed several resources regarding the Identification and Management of Iowa’s Noxious Weeds and Invasive Plants. Please click the link below for more information.
Submit a Complaint
Marshall County has created an online form for the report of noxious weeds or invasive plant populations. Complaints can also be submitted by phone or email to the Marshall County Weed Commissioner. Please click the link below to start the reporting process.