Commissioners consider contractor spraying and drone options for weed control

Feb 3, 2026

The Treasure County board discussed whether to hire a contractor for targeted weed spraying or pursue in-house options; they noted costs, chemical procurement, and concerns about drone spraying drift and changing rules for certain drone platforms.

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Commissioners and staff discussed weed-control strategies, weighing the cost and practicality of contracting out targeted spraying versus continuing to use county equipment and personnel. Staff noted Rosewood County uses a contractor and suggested the board obtain quotes to compare contractor cost against the expense of county-run operations and chemical purchases.

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