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Control Water Hyacinth

Many people ask how to get rid of water hyacinth. The following options can be considered for how to control water hyacinth.

 

Manual/Mechanical Control:

If you are considering how to remove water hyacinth, physically raking or seining this plant can be an effective method of control.

 

Herbicide Control:

There are multiple options for how to kill water hyacinth that offer great control.

  • Dibrox(for ponds or lakes) – liquid that is diluted with water and sprayed over the plants, fast-acting.
  • Cattail and Water Lily Control (Imox + surfactant) (for ponds or lakes) – liquids that are mixed and diluted with water and sprayed over the plants.
  • Liquid 2, 4-D (for ponds or lakes) – liquid that is diluted with water and sprayed over the plants. Most effective on treatment areas larger than a half-acre, this allows longer contact-exposure time.

 

Treatment Tips:

When treating water hyacinth,

  • With Imox or other systemic herbicides, treatment is most effective when the plants are mature or close to full grown. This allows for more plant surface to spray enough mixture on.
    • Treat in late summer to early fall to get better kill of the root systems. At this time, plants are pulling energy into their roots to store for the winter.
  • Treat when the plants are established and actively growing.
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