Aquatic Weed Control

Aquatic plants are natural and important components of the aquatic environment.  However,  nuisance and invasive aquatic plants can cause a loss of recreational opportunity, extreme oxygen depletion, fish kills, water-flow restrictions and flooding, habitat destruction, a reduction in native species diversity and richness, and a even the possibility of reduction in property value.

Invasive species have the ability to degrade entire ecosystems and can be difficult to control. Left unchecked, even native aquatic plants to rapidly grow to nuisance levels.

The best approach to solving your nuisance or invasive aquatic weeds is a balanced approach. One that looks to find the root cause and works within your waterway’s parameters for the solution. Biological control, such as using triploid grass carp, can be a great start, but often doesn’t achieve total control by itself. Chemical and physical control methods should also be considered. A properly designed management plan is crucial in getting your aquatic weed control problem solved.