The city of Durango has contracted with Scott’s Pro-Lawn for turf fertilization and noxious weed abatement. The herbicide that will be used is called Vessel Broadleaf Herbicide and Q4 Turf Herbicide.
Applications are conducted to improve the quality of the right-of-ways, parks and open spaces. The weed control is repeatedly tested and approved by the Environmental Protection Agency and Scott’s Pro-Lawn is licensed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture.
Spraying will commence Tuesday and continue through Oct. 9. Dates are subject to change based on weather conditions.
Tuesday: Buckley Park, Rotary Park, Chapman Hill turf areas and Downtown Brown.
Thursday: Crestview Park, Viles Park, Fassbinder Park and Roosa Park.
Sept. 24: Third Avenue Parkway.
Sept. 25: Durango Community Recreation Center turf and Rank Park.
Sept. 26: The Softball Complex at Fort Lewis College, Jenkins Ranch Park and Hillcrest View Park.
Oct. 1: Santa Rita playground turf area and Confluence Park.
Oct. 3: Whitewater Park and Historic Tram Park.
Oct. 4: Animas City Park
Oct. 6: Riverview Sports Complex, Devin Hart Memorial field, Carnegie turf area and Mason turf area.
Oct. 8-9: Greenmount Cemetery.
For more information, call 375-7380.
