Control Wild Rice

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

Manual/Mechanical Control:

If you are considering how to remove wild rice, physically cutting this plant and digging up the roots can be a somewhat effective method of control.

Herbicide Control:

There are multiple options for how to kill wild rice that offer some control.

1. Dibrox (for ponds or lakes) – liquid that is diluted with water and sprayed over the plants, fast acting.
2. Spritflo (for ponds with no outflow) – liquid that is poured and spreads throughout the entire body of water, offers extended control.
3. Hydrothol (for lakes) – granules that are broadcast over the plants.
4. 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.
5. Aquathol K/Super K (for lakes) – liquid that is diluted with water and sprayed or granules that are broadcast over the plants.

Treatment Tips:

When treating wild rice,

• Treat when the plants are established and actively growing.
• Spritflo can be used at the first signs of growth.