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Treasure County hires contractor for prairie-dog control after receiving a $2,600 bid
Summary
Commissioners reviewed a contractor quote for prairie-dog control (M and M Services) priced at $2,600 for an estimated 30 acres and authorized the contractor to proceed; discussion covered methods, recurring treatments, and whether the cost is justified.
County staff presented a bid from M and M Services to treat roughly 30 acres for prairie-dog control at a quoted cost of $2,600 (about $35 per acre plus travel/fuel). Staff noted recurring infestations and questioned prior contracts that produced limited results; commissioners debated whether to budget the work out of general facilities and ultimately moved to hire M and M Services to proceed at the quoted price.
Commissioners discussed alternatives (fumoxinate tablets and other treatments, propane/gassing and feeders) and emphasized the possibility of requiring recurring treatment over time. The contract award was authorized and staff will coordinate scheduling; the county said it would budget the work in the facilities/general fund and asked the contractor to work around upcoming local events.
