Control Parrot Feather

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

Manual/Mechanical Control:

If you are considering how to remove parrot feather, physically raking this plant and digging up the roots can be a somewhat effective method of control. However, physical control can be difficult. Parrot feather can re-grow from any roots or fragments remaining in the water.

Herbicide Control:

There are multiple options for how to kill parrot feather that offer great 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.
• Hydrothol (for lakes) – granules that are broadcast over the plants.
• 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.
• Navigate 2, 4-D (for lakes) – granules that are broadcast over the plants.
• Aquathol K/Super K (for lakes) – liquid that is diluted with water and sprayed or granules that are broadcast over the plants.

When treating parrot feather,

• Spritflo can be used at the first signs of growth.
• With other herbicides, treat when the plants are established and actively growing.