Publications
This page has some of our educational publications (booklets, pamphlets, tri-folds, information sheets and postcards) available for download. If you don't see what you're looking for, please check back periodically or email us.
Choose one of the links below to be directed to the publications that best fit your needs or scroll down to view the entire list of available publications. Contact your local weed board or weed district office for physical copies of these publications.
Would you like to request physical copies of our publications? Click here!
Magnets in our "Washington without noxious weeds is a wonderful sight" series.
This 3.5 inch by 2 inch business card-sized magnets of wildflowers and Rattlesnake Mountain can be requested along with our other publications on our publications request form here. We also still have some of our past meadows and mountain magnet and our bee magnet (Photo by Rod Gilbert) still available - get yours today!
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Gardening with Non-Invasive Species
Garden Wise: Non-Invasive Plants for Your Garden (Western Washington) New Printing!
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PDF version of our popular new booklet which offers several non-invasive alternatives for 17 invasive ornamental and noxious weeds. Eighteen pages, 8" x 11". Western Washington version.
It was produced by the WA State Noxious Weed Control Board in collaboration with the Washington Invasive Species Coalition and the Washington State Nursery and Landscape Association.
Garden Wise: Non-invasive Plants for Your Garden
(Eastern Washington) New Printing!
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PDF version of our popular new booklet which offers several non-invasive alternatives for 16 invasive ornamental and noxious weeds. This book includes 26 additional plant recommendations for Eastern Washington gardens. Eighteen pages, 8" x 11". Eastern Washington Version.
It was produced by WA Noxious Weed Control Board in collaboration with the Washington Invasive Species Coalition and the Washington State Nursery and Landscape Association.
Botanical Bullies
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Page one highlights ten garden ornamentals that are now recognized as noxious weeds. Page two highlights seven highly invasive plants and noxious weeds of the water garden. Two page handout., can print on 8" x 11" but prints best on legal size paper.
It was produced by the Whatcom County Noxious Weed Control Board.
Invasive Ornamentals and Some Selected Alternatives
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Page one introduces the problems of invasive escaped ornamentals and steps to prevent further escape of these plants. Page two provides suggestions for five invasive ornamentals.
It was produced by WA State Nursery and Landscape Association Task Force and WSNWCB
Weed Identification Guides
Noxious Weeds that Harm Washington State, Western WA Field Guide
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PDF version of a 68 page, pocket-size field guide to many of the troublesome noxious weeds of Western Washington. Photos, impacts, and methods of control are listed for each weed. This publication also includes a brief introduction that explains how weeds spread, weed laws, and landowner responsibilities. 68 pages, 3 1/2" x 5 1/5".
Noxious Weeds that Harm Washington State, Eastern WA Field Guide
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PDF version of a 68 page, pocket-size field guide to many of the troublesome noxious weeds of Eastern Washington. Photos, impacts, and methods of control are listed for each weed. This publication also includes a brief introduction that explains how weeds spread, weed laws, and landowner responsibilities. 68 pages, 3 1/2" x 5 1/5".
General Weed Control Information
Protect your horses and livestock from toxic plants: a guide to identifying and controlling common, toxic noxious weeds and other toxic plant species
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PDF version of our new booklet about toxic noxious weeds and other plants that are toxic to horses, livestock, and even chickens. It includes sections on: plant toxicity; integrated pest management for pastures; identification, symptomology, actions to take if you suspect toxic plant exposure, and control of over 21 toxic plant species, and choosing hay. 58-page booklet, 5.5" x 8".
Full Circle: control noxious weeds, grow healthy plant communities, and support bees and other pollinators-NEW UPDATE!
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This booklet talks about weed management plans, keeping pollinators in mind as you control weeds, and planting native and non-invasive species in your landscape, providing some examples. 16-page booklet, 5.5" x 8".
Noxious Weeds in Washington State: Everybody's Problem, Everybody's Solution- NEW UPDATE!
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PDF version of our brochure about Noxious Weeds in Washington. It includes sections on the state weed laws, how noxious weeds threaten our ecosystems and harm people, their financial cost and what you can do about them. 16-page booklet, 5.5" x 8".
Noxious Weed Disposal
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This brochure provides general information about the disposal of noxious weeds and how some noxious weeds should be disposed of differently than others. Two page handout, 8" x 14".
Bees and Noxious Weeds
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This new brochure is about supporting bees and other pollinators when controlling Noxious Weeds. Two page brochure, 8 1/2" x 11".
Guides for Youth
The Noxious Weeds Coloring Book
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This coloring book showcases some of the worst weeds found in WA State. 16 page booklet, 8" x 11".
It was created by Kathy Merrifield and Laurel Baldwin of Whatcom County Noxious Weed Control Board.
Information About Specific Weeds
Tree-of-Heaven and Spotted Lanternfly
This brochure provides information on the Class C noxious weed tree-of-heaven and the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that uses tree-of-heaven as a preferred host. If spotted lanternfly establishes in Washington, it could cause devastating impacts to many of our crops. Two page brochure, 8" x 14".
Tansy Ragwort, A Toxic, Noxious Weed in Washington
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Updated PDF version of our Tansy Ragwort brochure, a Class B noxious weed. It details how to identify Tansy Ragwort, where it grows, why it is invasive and how to control it. Two page brochure, 8 1/2" x 11".
Selected Knapweeds of WA Brochure
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This detailed brochure illustrates the differences between eight Knapweeds found in WA State (Bighead, Black, Diffuse, Meadow, Russian, Spotted, Brown, and Yellow Starthistle). Two page brochure, 8" x 14".
Garlic Mustard
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This brochures talks about Garlic Mustard, a Class A Noxious Weed in Washington. It includes information on identification, control and where it likes to grow. Two page brochure, 8 1/2" x 11".
Giant Hogweed, A Toxic, Noxious Weed in Washington
Giant Hogweed Brochure
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PDF version of our brochure about this Class A Noxious Weed. It details how to identify Giant Hogweed, where it grows, why it is invasive and how to control it. Two page brochure, 8 1/2" x 11".
Control Puncturevine, A Noxious Weed in Washington
Control Puncturevine Brochure
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PDF version of our brochure about Puncturevine, a Class B Noxious Weed. It details how to identify Puncturevine, where it grows, why it is invasive and how to control it. Two page brochure, 8 1/2" x 11".
Download Control Puncturevine, A Noxious Weed in Washington in Spanish
Do You Have Knotweed On Your Property?
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PDF version of our Knotweed brochure, covering four knotweed species that are Class B noxious weeds. It provides an overview on identification, impacts and control options. Two page handout, 8" x 14".
Stop the Spread of Knotweed - In Spanish
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PDF version of a brochure about Knotweed species in Spanish. It details how to identify the different species, where they grow, why they are invasive and how to control them. Two page brochure, 8 1/2" x 11".
Knotweed Door Hanger
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PDF version of a door hanger on Knotweed species that provides general identification tips and control information. It was developed by WSU Extension's Integrated Weed Control Project, WSDA, the U.S. Forest Service and the State Noxious Weed Control Board. Double-sided, 11" x 4.25".
Scotch Broom Brochure
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This is a brochure on Scotch broom, a class B Noxious Weed in Washington State. Identification, control and other topics are covered. Two page brochure, 8 1/2" x 14".
Poison Hemlock Brochure
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This is a brochure on poison hemlock, a toxic Noxious Weed in Washington State. Identification, control and other topics are covered. Two page brochure, 8 1/2" x 11".
Italian Arum Brochure
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This is a brochure on Italian arum, a toxic Noxious Weed in Washington State. Identification, control and other topics are covered. Two page brochure, 8 1/2" x 11".
Yellow Archangel
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This is a brochure on yellow archangel, a Class B Noxious Weed in Washington that has been introduced through ornamental plantings. Identification, control and other topics are covered. Two page brochure, 8 1/2" x 11".
This Spanish language brochure reviews the noxious weed laws and some noxious weeds in western Washington. Two page brochure, 8 1/2" x 14".
Early Detection Postcards Collection
4" x 6" double-sided postcards that provide identification information on our less common Noxious Weeds.
Click on a Noxious Weed name to view each postcard:
Flowering Rush in English and in Spanish
Garlic Mustard in English and in Spanish
Italian and Slenderflower Thistles
State Noxious Weed List
2023 State Noxious Weed List - organized by common names
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This is the official list of Washington State noxious weeds for 2023 organized by common plant names. Double-sided 8.5" x 11" brochure.
2023 State Noxious Weed List - organized by scientific names
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This is the official list of Washington State noxious weeds for 2023 organized by scientific plant names. Double-sided 8.5" x 11" brochure.
WA Invasive Species Council
Protect Washington From Invasive Species Brochure
Help report invasive species of all kinds in Washington through the Washington Invasive Species Council's free phone app. Two page brochure, 8 1/2" x 11".
Economic Impact of Invasive Species Report
A 2017 report on the direct costs estimates and economic impacts that invasive species put on Washington State.
