Wild Rice

Wild rice groups growing in shallow water.

Many people ask how to get rid of wild rice. The following options can be considered for how to control wild rice.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove wild rice, physically cutting this plant and digging up the roots can be a somewhat effective method of control.   Herbicide Control: There…

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Wild Taro

Cluster of wild taro.

Many people ask how to get rid of wild taro. The following options can be considered for how to control wild taro.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove wild taro, physically cutting or grazing this plant can be an effective method of control. The leaves contain oxalic acid which may cause…

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Watercress

Watercress over water.

Many people ask how to get rid of watercress. The following options can be considered for how to control watercress.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove watercress, physically pulling this plant can be a somewhat effective method of control. However, physical control can be difficult. Watercress can re-grow from any fragments…

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Water Wisteria

Close up of water wisteria in a group.

Many people ask how to get rid of water wisteria. The following options can be considered for how to control water wisteria.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove water wisteria, physically raking this plant, making sure to get every last bit of the plant out, can be an effective method of…

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Water Spinach

Water spinach in large group covering water.

Many people ask how to get rid of water spinach. The following options can be considered for how to control water spinach.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove water spinach, physically pulling this plant and destroying all fragments can be an effective method of control along with herbicides.   Herbicide Control:…

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Water Clover

Water clover group floating on water.

Many people ask how to get rid of water clover. The following options can be considered for how to control water clover.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove water clover, physically raking or seining this plant can be an effective method of control.   Herbicide Control: We have a possible option…

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Turtleweed

Turtleweed in group in front of a lake.

Many people ask how to get rid of turtleweed. The following options can be considered for how to control turtleweed.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove turtleweed, physically cutting this plant and digging up the rhizomes can be a somewhat effective method of control. However, physical control can be difficult. Turtleweed…

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Sweetflag

Close up of sweet flag flower.

Many people ask how to get rid of sweetflag. The following options can be considered for how to control sweetflag.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove sweetflag, physically cutting this plant and digging up the roots can be a somewhat effective method of control. However, physical control can be difficult. Sweetflag…

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Spotted Water Hemlock

Spotted water hemlock in a forest.

Many people ask how to get rid of spotted water hemlock. The following options can be considered for how to control spotted water hemlock.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove spotted water hemlock, physically plowing or mowing the area and digging up the roots can be an effective method of control.…

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Spikerush

Spikerush in a group.

Many people ask how to get rid of spikerush. The following options can be considered for how to control spikerush.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove spikerush, physically cutting this plant and digging up the rhizomes can be a somewhat effective method of control.   Herbicide Control: There are multiple options…

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Smooth Waterhyssop

Close up of smooth waterhyssop flowers and leaves.

Many people ask how to get rid of smooth waterhyssop. The following options can be considered for how to control smooth waterhyssop.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove smooth waterhyssop, physically cutting this plant and digging up the roots can be a somewhat effective method of control.   Herbicide Control: There…

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Smartweed

Close up of smartweed flowers.

Many people ask how to get rid of smartweed. The following options can be considered for how to control smartweed.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove smartweed, physically cutting this plant and digging up the roots can be a somewhat effective method of control. However, physical control can be difficult. Smartweed…

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Salt Grass

Close up of salt grass leaves.

Many people ask how to get rid of salt grass. The following options can be considered for how to control salt grass.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove salt grass, physically cutting or pulling this plant up can be a somewhat effective method of control. However, physical control can be difficult.…

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Reed Mannagrass

Reed mannagrass in a field.

Many people ask how to get rid of reed mannagrass. The following options can be considered for how to control reed mannagrass.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove reed mannagrass, physically cutting this plant is not recommended because it can re-grow from any seeds or rhizomes remaining in the area.  …

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Reed Canarygrass

Reed canarygrass in a field.

Many people ask how to get rid of reed canarygrass. The following options can be considered for how to control reed canarygrass.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove reed canarygrass, burning this plant can be an effective method of control in areas where the other native plants benefit from it.  …

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Pond Sedges

Pond sedge in groups growing out of the water.

Many people ask how to get rid of pond sedges. The following options can be considered for how to control pond sedges.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove pond sedges, physically cutting this plant and digging up the roots can be a somewhat effective method of control. However, physical control can…

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Water Pennyworts

Close up of common pennywort leaves.

Many people ask how to get rid of water pennyworts. The following options can be considered for how to control water pennyworts.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove pennywort, physically cutting this plant and digging up the roots can be a somewhat effective method of control. However, physical control can be…

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Panic Grass

Large cluster of panic grass.

Many people ask how to get rid of panic grass. The following options can be considered for how to control panic grass.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove panic grass, physically cutting this plant and digging up the roots can be a somewhat effective method of control.   Herbicide Control: We…

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Mud Plantain

Mud plantain in the water.

Many people ask how to get rid of mud plantain. The following options can be considered for how to control mud plantain.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove mud plantain, physically cutting this plant and digging up the roots can be a somewhat effective method of control.   Herbicide Control: There…

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Marsh Dewflower

Close up of marsh dewflower.

Many people ask how to get rid of marsh dewflower. The following options can be considered for how to control marsh dewflower.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove marsh dewflower, physically cutting this plant and digging up the roots can be a somewhat effective method of control if done before the…

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