Azolla, Mosquito Fern
Manual/Mechanical Control: Physically raking Mosquito Fern from the water’s surface can be an effective method of control. Herbicide Control: There are a few options to control Mosquito Fern: Spritflo (for ponds with no outflow) – liquid that is poured into the water and spreads throughout the entire body of water, offers extended control. Semera or…
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Manual/Mechanical Control: Physically raking Salvinia from the water can be an effective method of control. It will re-grow from any fragments that remain. Herbicide Control: There are a few options to treat Salvinia: Spritflo (for ponds with no outflow) – liquid that is poured into the pond and spreads throughout the entire body of water,…
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Manual/Mechanical Control: Physically raking Bladderwort from the water can be an effective method of control. Herbicide Control: There are two options that will offer decent control of Bladderwort: Dibrox (for ponds and lakes) – fast-acting liquid that is diluted with water and sprayed over the plants. Spritflo (for ponds with no outflow) – needs extended…
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Manual/ Mechanical Control: Physically raking water lettuce from the water’s surface can be an effective method of control. Herbicide Control: Dibrox – liquid that is diluted with water and sprayed over the plants, fast-acting Semera or Flumigard (and surfactant) – granules that are dissolved or liquid that is diluted in water and sprayed (early morning is best) over the plants,…
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How to get rid of water hyacinth is a common question. There are a few options to control water hyacinth. Manual/ Mechanical Control: Physically raking water hyacinth and pulling up the roots can be a successful way to manage this plant. Herbicide Control: Dibrox herbicide – liquid that is diluted with water and sprayed right on…
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How to get rid of watermeal in a pond is a common question with a simple answer. Watermeal control can be obtained two ways. Manual/ Mechanical Control: Physically raking watermeal from the water’s surface can be an effective method of control. Herbicide Control: Semera or Flumigard (paired with a surfactant) will give excellent watermeal control.…
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Duckweed control is important in your pond or lake; many people ask how to kill duckweed or how to get rid of duckweed in a pond. There are multiple options for duckweed killer. Manual/ Mechanical Control: Physically raking or pulling out all the duckweed can be an effective method of control, although duckweed can replicate…
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