Departments

Yankton County Weed and Pest Department

The Yankton County Weed and Pest Department are located in the same building as the Yankton County Highway Department on 3302 West City Limits.

Hours of Operation:

  • Summer Hours: Monday through Thursday
    • 6:30am to 5:00 pm
  • Winter Hours: Monday through Friday
    • 7:00am to 3:00 pm

Phone:

(605) 260-4476

Fax:

(605) 260-4492

Address:

3302 West City Limits Road
Yankton, SD 57078

Announcement:

The Yankton County Weed Department would like to remind that Yankton County landowners are required to control noxious weeds on their property. The Weed Department will begin their inspections on May 1, 2023.

To read more information, please CLICK HERE.

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Staff

Jim Liebsch

Weed Supervisor Send an Email

Beth Wilhelms

Administrative Assistant Send an Email

FAQ

  • What does the Yankton County Weed & Pest Department do?

    We control declared noxious weeds, along State and Local County Right-of-Ways and most Township Roads. We also enforce South Dakota Weed Laws per SDCL 38-22. We also provide mosquito control to local towns that contract with us.

  • When do you spray?

    We usually start sometime in May and continue until October.

  • What do you spray?

    We spray all declared noxious weeds, state and local, as listed on our web page. We try to avoid spraying any wild flowers, milk weed, etc... for pollinators.

  • Do you spray the entire ditch?

    No, we generally try to spray only where there are noxious weeds - spot spray. We may do a fine continuous spray along County Roads only in the late fall.

  • What chemicals do you use when spraying?

    Our most common tank mixture is 2, 4-Choline - 32 oz per acre and Tordon 22k - 16 oz per acre rates.

  • Who do I contact if I have a noxious weed compliant within city limits?

    Yankton County Weed does NOT have jurisdiction within the City of Yankton. The City's weed ordinance is posted along with other municipal codes online. Residents have the responsiblity to control vegetation on their property. If weeds become a nuisance, the City of Yankton will take action. Please contact Public Services at 668-5251 to file a complaint.

  • What if I don't want the Right-of-Way sprayed in front of my property?

    You can complete this No Spray Form and send it into our office. The No Spray Zone needs to be properly marked at the beginning and the end of the zone. If you have a No Spray Zone, you will be responsible for control of the noxious weeds in it.

Announcements

Yankton County Planning & Zoning
Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Yankton County Commission is accepting applications for two positions on the Yankton County Planning Commission. To find out more information or to apply for a position, please visit the Planning and Zoning page

Yankton County
Saturday, March 2, 2024

The Yankton County Government Center and all other Yankton County non-emergency offices will be closed on Friday, March 29th, 2024 and Monday, April 1st, 2024 to spend the Easter holiday with our loved ones.

Yankton County Treasurer
Friday, March 1, 2024

Reminder:
Yankton County residents that have last names starting with F, G and J have until March 31, 2024 to renew vehicle registration.

Yankton County Treasurer
Friday, March 1, 2024

Reminder:
The Elderly & Disabled Tax Assessment Freeze Application is due by April 1st, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact our office for more information.

Yankton County Auditor
Thursday, February 29, 2024

Now is the perfect time to double check your voter information for the upcoming elections. You can check your voter information on the Secretary of State's Website or you can stop by our office to make any changes.

Also the Absentee Request Form is available at this time you can complete with our office.

Yankton County Highway
Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The Yankton County Highway Department will begin their winter hours on Monday, November 20, 2023 and will run until further notice.

Winter hours are Monday through Friday 6:45am-3:00pm.

Main Phone:
(605) 260-4400

Address:
321 West 3rd Street, Suite 100 Yankton, SD 57078

Office Hours:
9:00am - 5:00pm CST, Monday-Friday
Closed on Holidays, Saturdays, & Sundays

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