Treatment begins for noxious weeds

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews will begin treating for nuisance and noxious weeds this month. The treatment is designed to target plants that smother native plants, grow tall enough to impair driving visibility, or damage pavement.

In accordance with KRS 176.051, the treatment will be specifically targeting Johnson grass, Giant Foxtail, Canada thistle, Nodding thistle, Common teasel, Multiflora rose, Amur honeysuckle, Poison hemlock, Marestail, Japanese knotweed, and Kudzu.

Motorists are advised to use extra caution when crews are spraying for weeds.