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.
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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.
- Spritflo (for ponds with no outflow) – liquid that is poured and spreads throughout the entire body of water, offers extended control.
- 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.
Recommended Products
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Spritflo®
$119.00 – $1,799.00 -
2, 4-D Products
$62.00 – $391.00