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Aquatic Weed Control: 2 Ways to Kill False Loosestrife

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False Loosestrife (Ludwigia palustris) is a perennial commonly found throughout the Upper Midwest along the muddy shores of freshwater streams, rivers and ponds. It has lance-shaped leaves ½ to 2-½” long, both floating and submersed.  Leaves can be alternate or oppositely attached with smooth toothless edges that taper at the tip.  Roots form in the stem joints.  It has a small inconspicuous 4-sided flower in the leaf axils that bloom in August through September. False Loosestrife reproduces from seed. Control methods: 1)  Physical removal.  Easily pulled by weed raking or cutting with Water Weed Rake, Weed Raker or Weed Razer. To reduce...

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A Good Overall Weed & Algae Control Option for Small Ponds

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A Good Overall Weed & Algae Control Option for Small Ponds

A customer recently contacted us regarding weed & algae control. Below is the question and our response. Question: I have 2 ponds with a couple of types of vegetation and some algae growing in them. Nothing invasive, just native species, but they are getting a bit out of control. What do you recommend for general treatment for each of these situations? The ponds are cold, very clear water, 1-3 ft deep and about 20’ x 20’ in size. Fish, frogs and kids spend lots of time in them. Thank you. EE, Jackson, WY Answer: Harvester Liquid is a fast-acting aquatic herbicide that...

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Q & A - How Do I Get Rid of Duck Potato?

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A customer recently contacted us regarding weed & algae control. Below is the question and our response. Question: I have a plant that has over run my pond – I think it is duck potato. How can I get rid of some of it? Answer: Duck Potato is also known as Arrowhead, Indian potato or Wapato. Arrowhead, (sagittaria latifolia), is named for its arrow-shaped emergent leaves (some leaves may be elliptical shaped with sharp tips). Clusters of tiny white 3-petal flowers attached to a thick stalk are sometimes present. Arrowhead is normally found in shallow wetlands and produces edible tubers that were...

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Aquatic Weed Control: 2 Chemicals What Will Kill American Lotus

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American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea) is commonly known as duck acorn or water nut. American Lotus is a perennial weed that have floating circular leaves 1-3 feet wide, with stems attached to the center of the leaf underside. Young weeds float flat on the water surface, mature leaves rise above the water surface. American Lotus is similar in appearance to Water Lilies, but without a slit in the leaf. It has a solitary large pale yellow 20 petal flower with a cone-shaped seed pod in the flower center similar in appearance to a American Lotus will reproduce from seed and rhizomes....

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Q & A - Can I purchase a small amount of Aquathol Super K?

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A customer recently contacted us regarding Aquathol Super K Granular. Below is the question and our response. Question: Can I purchase 5 lbs. of Aquathol Super K Granular and if so how much is it? I only have an area 40’ x 100’ to treat. KS, Kaukauna, WI Answer: All aquatic herbicides must be labeled according to E.P.A. regulations. Aquathol Super K Granular is packaged and labeled for sale in 10 lb. 2X10 and 4X10 lb. bags. To repackage in a 5 lb. pail would violate E.P.A. regulations. Aquathol Super K Granular is a fast-acting contact aquatic weed control option that simply kills the...

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