Lakeshore Management
How to Apply Aquatic Herbicides
Before applying aquatic herbicides, consider some questions: What type(s) of weeds do you have? What is the treatment area (square footage and average depth)? What are your realistic expectations for the area? Once you have answered these questions, you can move to action: purchase a product that is labeled for effective control of the target…
Read MorePreserving Lakes
By Kevin Kretsch, President, Lake Restoration Inc. This article originally appeared in Lake Management Magazine Managing the water quality of lakes can be a challenging job once invasive aquatic plants gain a foothold. But there are a variety of safe, cost-effective products and services on the market today that can help communities to preserve…
Read MoreLake Shore Management – The Essentials
One common problem among all lake shore owners is that of weed management. Not only can the aquatic weeds clog up and potentially damage a boat’s motor, but quite frequently they are an unpleasant sight and a nuisance in any swimming area. Also, the build-up of algae (ie “pond scum”) can lead to a foul smelling environment…
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