Aquacide Blog — Pond Weeds

Almost all pond owners may encounter the undesired different kinds of all weed that grow in the ponds out of nowhere. A few of the weeds do not cause a problem. But when there growth and population goes out of control, the weeds limit sunlight, which fails to reach the aquatic fauna and flora. The weed also utilizes the pond oxygen so that other species, including fish, become deprived of it. Presence of invasive species and weeds in excessive proportions may render the pond unusable for activities like boating and fishing. Some weeds are more common. For instance, the cattails...

() is a water weed found throughout the world with an estimated 90 species.  Leaves are submersed, typically thin and translucent.  Some varieties have floating leaves on the water surface.  They grow in water depths 1-10 feet and can tolerate low light.  Strong roots anchor the weeds into sediment.  in the fall from (buds) on the lake or pond bottom.  These young weeds remain alive under the ice all winter.  Early summer, Pondweed begins to grow and flowers appear like clusters of beads.  Some of these bead clusters spike above the water surface.  These spikes release pollen that other weeds. ...

Proper Analysis of your lake weeds will ensure you purchase the correct product to control and kill the weeds most efficiently.  Here are 3 ways you can accurately identify your weed (s)