Aquatic Forget Me Not

Aquatic forget me not large cluster with flowers.

Many people ask how to get rid of aquatic forget me not. The following options can be considered for how to control aquatic forget me not. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove aquatic forget me not, physically pulling this plant and digging…

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American Water Willow

American water willow growing in a line in a lake.

Growing in shallow water or mud, American water willow can be found across much of the United States, mostly the eastern half. Controlling this plant completely can take multiple years because it grows from seeds or roots. The following options can be considered for how to control American water willow. Click here to read more…

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American Water Plantain

American water plantain growing at edge of pond.

Many people ask how to get rid of American water plantain. The following options can be considered for how to control American water plantain. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove American water plantain. physically pulling this plant can be an effective temporary…

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American featherfoil

American featherfoil single plant.

Many people ask how to get rid of American featherfoil. The following options can be considered for how to control American featherfoil. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove American featherfoil, physically raking or seining this plant can be an effective method of…

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Alligatorweed

Alligatorweed group with flowers growing out of pond edge.

Many people ask how to get rid of alligatorweed The following options can be considered for how to control alligatorweed. Read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove alligatorweed, physically cutting this plant and digging up the roots can be a somewhat effective method of control. However,…

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Water Stargrass

Water stargrass growing out of mud with three flowers.

Many people ask how to get rid of water stargrass. The following options can be considered for how to control water stargrass. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove water stargrass, physically raking this plant and digging up the roots can be a…

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Bur Reed

American bur reed with some flowers spent.

Many people ask how to get rid of bur reed. The following options can be considered for how to control bur reed. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove bur reed, physically cutting this plant and digging up the roots can be a…

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Frog Bit

Two frog bit flowers emerged with four leaves and duckweed floating.

Many people ask how to get rid of frog bit. The following options can be considered for how to control frog bit. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove frog bit, physically cutting this plant and digging up the stolons can be a…

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Spatterdock

Spatterdock in pond with budding flower.

Many people ask how to get rid of spatterdock. The following options can be considered for how to control spatterdock. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove spatterdock, physically cutting this plant and digging up the massive rhizomes can be a somewhat effective…

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Arrowhead

Arrowhead leaf, flowers, and buds close up with more leaves in the background.

Although there are many varieties of arrowhead, controlling this plant is the same no matter which variation. The following options can be considered for how to control arrowhead. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove arrowhead, physically raking this plant can be a…

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Pickerelweed

Pickerelweed group.

Many people ask how to get rid of pickerelweed. The following options can be considered for how to control pickerelweed. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove pickerelweed, physically cutting and digging up the roots can be a somewhat effective method of control.…

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Parrot Feather

Two parrot feather plants emerging with other plants submerged.

This special type of watermilfoil is invasive and can quickly outcompete native species. While only female plants exist in the United States, parrot feather roots grow new shoots in the spring or reproduces from fragments. The following options can be considered for how to control parrot feather. Click here to read more about identifying this…

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Water Primrose

Floating primrose with flower.

Floating primrose is a very common plant, most easily identifiable by its five-petal yellow flowers and its reddish stems. Other varieties of primrose can look similar, and managing them is the same. The following options can be considered for how to control floating primrose. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical…

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Bulrush

Bulrush seeds heads close up.

Bulrushes are hearty plants with strong root systems, making them tough to get rid of completely. The following options can be considered for how to control bulrush. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove bulrush, physically cutting the stems down and then digging…

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Purple Loosestrife

Cluster of purple loosestrife growing in rock garden.

Many people ask how to get rid of purple loosestrife. The following options can be considered for how to control purple loosestrife. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove purple loosestrife, physically cutting this plant and digging up the roots can be a…

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Phragmites

Group of phragmites in a field.

Phragmites are robust plants that can crowd out native vegetation, and they are difficult to get rid of completely. Phragmites, or common reed, can be found in all 48 lower United States and is considered invasive. Many people ask how to get rid of Phragmites. The following options can be considered for how to control…

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Watershield

Watershield group tangled.

Although watershield may resemble lilies to some, it is tougher to get rid of, especially once the gelatin-like coating forms on the bottom side of the leaves. The following options can be considered for how to control watershield. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how…

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Water Lily

Water lily pads with flower.

Water lilies, or lily pads, are a native plant revered by lots of people across the United States. They can be a nuisance if they are crowding docks, boat lifts or waterways, or overtaking ponds. Many homeowners ask how to get rid of water lilies. The following options can be considered for how to control…

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Cattails

Cattails with bright green leaves at water's edge.

Cattails can form dense stands in areas with shallow water or wetlands. Many people ask how to get rid of cattails. Recently the invasive narrowleaf cattail and hybrid cattail have become much more abundant, outcompeting native cattails. These cattails are much more aggressive and can necessitate cattail management treatments or efforts. The following options can…

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Water Hyacinth

Group of water hyacinth.

While the flowers of water hyacinth can be considered pretty, this plant spreads so rapidly that it can overtake an entire pond in a few weeks. Water hyacinth is considered invasive in many states in the south where it acts as a perennial, growing back each year from seeds and existing plants. In northern climates,…

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