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Weed superintendent reports 2025 aerial-application bids and training plans

Polk County Board of County Commissioners · March 25, 2025
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Summary

Weed Superintendent Carlson told the board that the Platte Valley Weed Management Area accepted bids for aerial application of chemicals by drone, helicopter and airboat for 2025; he is preparing chemical and PPE orders and will attend a Norfolk training for continuing education.

Weed Superintendent Carlson briefed the Polk County Board on March 25 that the Platte Valley Weed Management Area has taken bids for applying herbicide via drone, helicopter and airboat for the 2025 growing season.

Carlson said weeds are beginning to grow in rights-of-way and he is preparing the chemical order and personal protective equipment order. He also plans to attend a training in Norfolk to receive 10 hours of continuing education credit.

The minutes do not provide bid amounts, contractor names, or precise application schedules; those details will be determined as bids are evaluated and contracts awarded.