Control Milfoil
Many people ask how to get rid of watermilfoil. The following options can be considered for how to control watermilfoil.
Manual/Mechanical Control:
If you are considering how to remove watermilfoil, physically raking this plant and digging up the roots can be a somewhat effective method of control. However, physical control can be difficult. Watermilfoil can re-grow from any roots or fragments remaining in the water.
Herbicide Control:
There are multiple options for how to kill watermilfoil that offer great control.
- Dibrox (for ponds or lakes) – liquid that is diluted with water and sprayed over the plants, fast acting.
- Hydrothol (for lakes) – granules that are broadcast 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.
- Navigate 2, 4-D (for ponds or lakes) – granules that are broadcast over the plants.
- Aquathol K/Super K (for ponds or lakes) – liquid that is diluted with water and sprayed or granules that are broadcast over the plants.
- Spritflo (for ponds with no outflow) – liquid that is poured and spreads throughout the entire body of water, offers extended control. Will offer some control.
When treating watermilfoil,
- Spritflo can be used at the first signs of growth.
- With other herbicides, treat when the plants are established and actively growing.
Recommended Products
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Dibrox®
$29.00 – $142.00 -
Hydrothol® Granular
$134.00 – $259.00 -
2, 4-D Products
$62.00 – $391.00 -
Aquathol® K
$164.00 – $349.00 -
Spritflo®
$119.00 – $1,799.00