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Coontail (Ceratophyllum demersum) is found throughout the United States.
Leaves are dark and arranged in whorls on the stem.
This plant appears like a typical rooted submersed weed but has no
true root structure that holds it in place consequently it can move
and amass along wind driven shores.
Q. What are the best control options?
A. Herbicide Application:
Hydrothol
191 Granular a broad-spectrum herbicide
is very effective. For a liquid solution we recommend Reward
Herbicide.
Cutting-Raking:
Coontail is really not an attached rooted plant so
physical removal is limited to raking. See Water
weed rake.
Q. When is the best time to treat?
A. Once water temperatures are around sixty degrees or warmer and
the plants are viable.
Q. How do I actually apply the product(s)?
A. Granular herbicides can be spread by a small Hand
held spreader or can be tossed by a hand scoop. The Reward should
be applied by a hand held or Solo
Back pack sprayers.
Q. How often do I need to treat Coontail?
A. Once Coontail is treated it will not grow back but adjacent populations
may move back in requiring a secondary treatment
Q. How long before I see results?
A. Generally within two weeks things will be cleared up.
Purchase
recommended products online:
- Hydrothol
191 Granular
- Reward Herbicide
- Hand
held spreader
- Solo
Back pack sprayers
- Water
weed rake
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