Control Floating-Leaf Pondweed
Many people ask how to get rid of floating leaf pondweed. The following options can be considered for how to control floating leaf pondweed.
Manual/Mechanical Control:
If you are considering how to remove floating leaf pondweed, physically pulling this plant and digging up the roots can be a somewhat effective method of control. However, physical control can be difficult. American pondweed can re-grow from any roots or seeds remaining in the water.
Herbicide Control:
There are multiple options for how to kill floating leaf pondweed that offer great or some control.
- 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.
- Dibrox(for ponds or lakes) – liquid that is diluted with water and sprayed over the plants, fast acting. Will offer some control.
When treating floating leaf pondweed,
- Spritflo can be used at the first signs of growth.
- With other herbicides, treat when the plants are established and actively growing.
Recommended Products
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Spritflo®
$119.00 – $1,799.00 -
Hydrothol® Granular
$134.00 – $259.00 -
Dibrox®
$29.00 – $142.00