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Controlling Aquatic Exotic Lake Weeds

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WHAT CAN BE DONE TO CONTROL EXOTIC AQUATIC PLANTS? Prevention is the first defense in exotic species control.  However, once an exotic weed has colonized a lake, early detection and a rapid response approach is the most effective method to control the spread of the plant.  What approach works best in a given situation is dependent on several variables.  Many exotic plants are transported on boats and boat trailers.  If you trailer your boat from lake to lake, wash before re-launching. Monitoring is key to early detection.  Plant surveys are often conducted with a global positioning system that allows the...

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Lake Weed Control: Q&A Shoreline Clean-up

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A customer recently contacted us regarding lake weed control. Below is his question and our response. Question: I live on a fresh water lake, our beach is sand covered with a little mud.   It’s a gradual slope out about 200’ to a depth of 15’...I have used Aquacide Pellets before with some success but my question is if there is a product I can apply now while the lake is out that will kill the weed roots?  The lake is all the way out and the bottom is exposed.  Not frozen,  just damp? Answer:  There are two main types of aquatic weed...

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