Control Water Lettuce

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

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Manual/Mechanical Control:

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

Herbicide Control:

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

1. Dibrox (for ponds or lakes) – liquid that is diluted with water and sprayed over the plants, fast-acting.
2. Semera or Flumigard + surfactant (for ponds or lakes) – granules that are dissolved and mixed or liquids that are mixed and diluted with water and sprayed over the plants (early morning is best), fast acting.

Treatment Tips:

When treating water lettuce,

• Treat when the plants are established and actively growing.