Control Water Spinach

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

Manual/Mechanical Control:

If you are considering how to remove water spinach, physically pulling this plant and destroying all fragments can be an effective method of control along with herbicides.

Herbicide Control:

There is an option for how to kill water spinach that offers great control.

1. 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 water spinach,

• Treat when the plants are established and actively growing.