Some properties sit right in town. Others, like Jonathan S.’s family getaway in rural Northern California, ask you to cross a seasonal creek and navigate washed-out roads just to reach the gate. When Jonathan needed starthistle under control on this remote land, he turned to Redding Spray Service and connected with Jon Palmer.
Jonathan lives on the East Coast and searched online for a company that handles weed abatement and vegetation management in Northern California. He found Redding Spray Service and spoke with Jon about a growing problem: a recreational family property used for camping and gatherings that had become overrun with starthistle. The invasive weeds made the land almost unbearable for grandkids and pets, and the family wanted to enjoy their place again.
Jon walked Jonathan through the service details and shared a clear, practical plan for treating starthistle. That conversation, along with Jon’s knowledge of local conditions, gave Jonathan enough confidence to move forward. From there, the real challenge began: reaching the property often meant dealing with a flooded creek that could block truck and equipment access.
A Remote Property & a Relentless Weed
The location required careful planning. Jon made several trips to the land to provide an estimate and understand the scope of work needed for starthistle treatment. He also drove out a few more times even when crossing the creek was not an option, tracking conditions and watching for safe windows to complete scheduled services.
Over the course of the year, Jon completed two seasonal services using Redding Spray Service’s starthistle protocol. Those targeted treatments sharply reduced the weed population on the property. For Jonathan and his family, that change meant they could return to using the land the way they intended: relaxing, camping, and making memories, without worrying as much about invasive thistles taking over.
In the Client’s Words
“Excellent service. Our property is out of the way and sometimes difficult to access over a flooded creek, but Jon Palmer persevered, kept in touch, followed up on his own, and we are, so far, free of the dreaded star thistle! Thank you!”
- Jonathan S.
Reviews like Jonathan’s mean a lot to our team. They reflect the care, persistence, and local knowledge that guide every service call at Redding Spray Service.
To request a free, no-obligation estimate for your own property, contact Redding Spray Service today or contact us online at (530) 404-5156.