Control Bladderwort
Many people ask how to get rid of bladderwort. The following options can be considered for how to control bladderwort.
Manual/Mechanical Control:
If you are considering how to remove bladderwort, physically raking or seining this plant can be an effective method of control.
Herbicide Control:
There are multiple options for how to kill bladderwort that offer some control.
- Dibrox (for ponds or lakes) – liquid that is diluted with water and sprayed over the plants, fast acting.
- Spritflo (for ponds with no outflow) – liquid that is poured and spreads throughout the entire body of water, offers extended control.
- Semera or Flumigard + surfactant (for ponds or lakes) – granules that are dissolved and mixed or liquids that are mixed and diluted with water and sprayed over the plants (early morning is best), fast acting.
When treating bladderwort,
- Treat when the plants are established and actively growing.
- Spritflo can be used at the first signs of growth.