Foxtail control
The foxtail plant grows in the spring, fully blooms in summer, and dies in the fall. Foxtails are an invasive weed that has barbed grass awns or seed heads. Dogs may pick up a grass awn through an ear, eye, mouth, nose, or between their toes – and an awn can even burrow directly into their skin. It can be deadly. Veterinarians remove them at great cost and pain to dogs.
Point Isabel is plagued with dangerous foxtails every year. Although the foxtails are pervasive at Point Isabel and eliminating them seems daunting, in coordination with East Bay Regional Park District, a PIDO board member has started a pilot program we believe may reduce the danger to dogs.
The critical period to work is approximately late February to August. We would like to share this information about this foxtail remediation program with volunteers. Schedules are flexible.
If you’re interested and able to lend a hand, contact PIDO’s Bob O’Brien via email: deathtofoxtails@gmail.com
