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Watch how to get rid of aquatic weeds in your pond! We'll go over some simple ways you can identify aquatic weeds, and some tips to get control fast.
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The first and most crucial step in controlling aquatic weeds is properly identifying the weed.
Along with algae, aquatic weeds can be separated into three groups -- floating weeds, submerged weeds, and emergent weeds.
As their name suggests, floating weeds are those that float and move freely on the pond’s surface. Some common floating weeds are duckweed, bladderwort, and water hyacinth.
Submerged weeds are aquatic weeds that grow and root underwater, and will typically stay there for the majority of its life. Common submerged weeds you might see or feel are coontails, water milfoil, or curly leaf pondweed.
And emergent aquatic weeds are the ones you see popping out of the water. They’re typically along the shoreline, but can extend toward the middle of the pond if its shallow enough. Common emergent weeds are cattails, water lilies, and reed grass.
You need to have an understanding of which weed or weeds you have in order to get proper control. The type of weed your pond has will determine which product you will use and how to apply it.
Once you have identified the weeds, there are some things you need to consider before treatment. First, you need to know the size of the pond. Measure the pond’s surface area and the depth. Knowing the size will help you when figuring out your mix rates. You also need to consider if your pond is used for drinking, recreation, irrigation, or houses fish.
Always read the label of any aquatic herbicide because some herbicides have water use restrictions. For instance, you might have to wait several days before you can drink treated water depending on your application rate.
When it’s time to treat, we recommend using either Diquat or Fluridone herbicides. These professional-grade aquatic herbicides are great because they are formulated to treat many different floating, submerged, and emerged weeds. These aren’t just used for ponds, but can also treat weeds in lakes, reservoirs, canals, and others. Just be sure to read the label to make sure your type of body of water is listed.
Diquat and Fluridone are both liquid aquatic herbicides. We generally recommend liquid herbicides because they can control weeds through spot and broadcast treatments, and can be spread evenly with a pump sprayer.
Follow label directions for proper mix and usage rates. Depending on the targeted weed and the water’s depth, you can spray the herbicide over the water along the shoreline, spot treat emerged weeds, or broadcast spray over the water’s surface.
You can also use a product called Vision pond dye. This is non-toxic dye that is safe for human, animal, and plant life. This will give the water a natural blue color but also filters UV light to inhibit algae and weed growth. Follow the label directions for proper application rate and pour at the edge of the pond. The water’s natural movement will disperse the dye.
Some more tips:
* You can only treat actively growing weeds - aquatic herbicides are most effective against active weeds.
* Be sure to make your applications during warm, sunny days when rain is not in the immediate forecast.
* Consider using a fountain or another aeration device to create an oxygen-rich environment and circulate water to break down organic waste.
* And most important, only treat around one third of the water at a time, waiting fourteen days between treatments. As the weeds die off, they can reduce the amount of oxygen in the water. Kill too many weeds at once, it can deplete the oxygen in the water and kill the aquatic life.
These are just some of the things you can do to control and prevent aquatic weeds from invading your pond. Visit our website for in-depth guides that can help you identify and treat for specific weeds.
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24 июл 2024
