Control American Lotus

Many people ask how to get rid of American lotus. The following options can be considered for how to control American lotus.

Manual/Mechanical Control:

If you are considering how to remove American lotus, physically cutting this plant and digging up the roots can be a somewhat effective method of control. However, physical control can be difficult. American lotus can re-grow from any seeds or rhizomes remaining in the water.

Herbicide Control:

There are multiple options for how to kill American lotus that offer great control.

1. Spritflo (for ponds with no outflow) – liquid that is poured and spreads throughout the entire body of water, offers extended control.
2. Liquid 2, 4-D (for ponds or lakes) – liquid that is diluted with water and sprayed over the plants. Most effective on treatment areas larger than a half-acre, this allows longer contact exposure time.

Treatment Tips:

When treating American lotus,

• With 2, 4-D, treat when the plants are established and actively growing.
• Spritflo can be used at the first signs of growth.