Control Blue Waterleaf

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

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Manual/Mechanical Control:

If you are considering how to remove blue waterleaf, physically cutting this plant and digging up the roots can be a somewhat effective method of control. However, physical control can be difficult. Blue waterleaf can re-grow from any roots or seeds remaining in the area.

Herbicide Control:

There is an option for how to kill blue waterleaf that offers some control.

1. 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 blue waterleaf,

• Treat when the plants are established and actively growing.