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Insects
FREE Insects upon availability for Missoula County residents! The Missoula Weed District distributes leafy spurge and spotted knapweed insects to landowners on a first come, first serve basis.

Remember that weed eating insects are long-term stress agents on noxious weeds. Insects are meant for larger infestations.

Type of Insects Available
Leafy Spurge Flea Beetles (Aphthona lacertosa and Aphthona nigriscutis)
Knapweed Root Weevil (Cyphocleonus achates)

Insect Request Form

Other Sources for Insects
You may purchase insects for your noxious weeds from the commercial sources below. Remember that in Missoula County, we have many insects that are already widely established. Please refer to the Insect Page before purchasing insects for your property. They may already be established!