Curly-Leaf Pondweed

Control Curly-Leaf Pondweed

Many people ask how to get rid of curly leaf pondweed. The following options can be considered for how to control curly leaf pondweed.

 

Manual/Mechanical Control:

If you are considering how to remove curly leaf pondweed, physically pulling this plant and digging up the roots can be a somewhat effective method of control. However, physical control can be difficult. Curly leaf pondweed can re-grow from any roots or seeds remaining in the water.

 

Herbicide Control:

There are multiple options for how to kill curly leaf pondweed that offer great or some control.

  1. Spritflo(for ponds with no outflow) – liquid that is poured and spreads throughout the entire body of water, offers extended control.
  2. Hydrothol (for lakes) – granules that are broadcast over the plants.
  3. Aquathol K/Super K (for lakes) – liquid that is diluted with water and sprayed or granules that are broadcast over the plants.
  4. Dibrox(for ponds or lakes) – liquid that is diluted with water and sprayed over the plants, fast acting. Will offer some control.

 

When treating curly leaf pondweed,

  • Spritflo can be used at the first signs of growth.
  • With other herbicides, treat when the plants are established and actively growing.
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