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This group of plants is generally rooted into the bottom sediment and
in most cases make up the majority of nuisance conditions
that interfere with human activities. Submerged plants
have different growth characteristics, some grow near the bottom, and
second tier plants can fill up the water column to the mid depths while
others reach to the waters surface.
Several common types found in the
United States are Coontail – Milfoil – Elodea
- Sago Pondweed – Southern and Common Naiad – Exotic species
are becoming ever more present like Eurasian watermilfoil – Curly-leaf
Pondweed and Hydrilla just to name a few.
Identify the
plant problem; choose the recommended solution. We
are always here to help.
Midwest Aqua Care, Inc. Since
1979
Common Submersed Weeds: |
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Wild Celery
, also called tape or eel grass. Leaves are ribbon
like and dark green. Looks similar to turf grass but
grows two to three times larger. More
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Our #1 Recommendation
- Hydrothol
191 granular
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Grows entirely underwater, except for a small white flower
that blooms during the summer. Has branched stems, leaves
are usually dark green color. Leaves are oval shaped and
arranged in clusters of three or four around the stem. More
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Our #1 Recommendation - Hydrothol
191 granular |
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Common in the Naiad family is bushy, water, brittle, slender
and southern naiad. Bushy pondweed is sometimes confused
with chara. Leaves are tapered to a fine point with tiny
spines. More
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Our #1 Recommendation - Hydrothol
191 granular |
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Unfortunately
this exotic plant is established in most states. It
grows densely forming surface mats that prohibit recreation
and displace desirable native plants communities. More Information
Our
#1 Recommendation - Navigate
herbicide
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Occurs throughout North America. Stem is hollow with whorled
leaves along entire length of plant. Pairs of leaflets
will not exceed ten. See also Eurasian watermilfoil. Navigate
herbicide is the best choice to control this weed. If
growing with a variety of other plants, we recommend a
broad spectrum herbicide. More
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Our #1 Recommendation - Hydrothol
191 Granular a good alternative is Reward
liquid |
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Curly-leaf pondweed is an exotic plant. Usually the first
to appear in early spring. Key Identifiers: Leaf veins
are clearly visible - wavy (scalloped) outer leaf edges. More Information
Our #1 Recommendation - Aquathol
Super K |
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Coontail
gets its name from its resemblance to the tail of a
raccoon. Lacking true roots this plant can also be
found floating. Differentiated from milfoils by forked,
not feathery leaves. More
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Our #1 Recommendation - Hydrothol
191 granular |
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Largeleaf
Pondweed has thick, large stems. There broad leaves
appear wavy and taper toward the stem. There are many
types of large leaf pondweeds, a challenge to control. More
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Our #1 Recommendation - Aquathol
Super K |
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Sago Pondweed
is bushy in appearance with thread like leaves growing
one to six inches long. A spreading of the leaves
in the water resembles a fan.
More Information
Our #1 Recommendation - Hydrothol
191 granular |
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American Pondweed has submersed and floating leaves
that are oval shaped. The floating leaves may be 2 to
5 inches in length and 3/4 to 2 inches in width.
More Information
Our #1 Recommendation - Hydrothol
191 granular
TIP: Similar to American Pondweed is Floating, Illinois and
Waterthread pondweeds. Follow the above recommendation
or call us for identification help.
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Water Stargrass has long stems and leaves that are grass like in appearance. The flower is small, yellow and star-shaped. Water Stargrass is found throughout the United States. More Information
Our #1 Recommendation - Hydrothol
191 granular or Navigate
granular |
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Water Hyacinth
Water Hyacinth is a real problem
in the Southern United States . The plants are free
floating, sometimes attached in mud. Plant height in
variable from a few inches to three feet. The flower
can be blue, violet or white. Economical control can
be achieved with an application of Rodeo/Shore-Klear
herbicide. Spray onto the dry emergent portion of the
plants using a small pump up sprayer or spray bottle
for smaller areas. Rodeo/Shore-Klear kills the roots!
Our #1 Recommendation - Rodeo |
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Hydrilla is an exotic plant that
easily grows to the surface and forms dense mats. The
stems are long and branched. The leaves grow in whorls
of four to eight. Looks very similar to Brazilian
Elodea.
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Our #1 Recommendation - Hydrothol 191 granular |
