Idaho's approach to reducing the impact of invasive weeds is in using all the tools in your IPM toolbox Noxious weeds can been controlled and eradicated by several methods including Chemical (the proper use and application of herbicides – always follow the federal label and safety instructions)  Biological (utilizing USDA/APHIS approved insects or grazing animals)  Mechanical (pulling  shoveling  mowing or disking) and Re-vegetation (using desirable plants to out-compete undesirable plants)