POND WEED CONTROL

Home » Home and Family » Gardening Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Search Peter Van Smith Basic PLUS Author | 26 Articles Joined: March 1, 2015 United States Chemical Method for Aquatic Weed Control By Peter Van Smith | Submitted On December 27, 2016 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Aquatic weeds or aquatic plants as you may refer them can add beauty to the pond or a lake until the time their growth is out of control. They form the basis of a waterbody's health and productivity But once these plants grow excessively they pose nuisance to the swimmers and marine life especially fish that can be choked out by extremely thick weed beds. Though, this may just look like any other ordinary plant, but these weeds do have a detrimental effect on ornamental pond and lake frontages. Usually aquatic weeds tend to grow during spring and summer, i.e. when water temperature surges above 6°C (43°F). During this period, they grow rapidly and take over garden ponds. Now we will take you through few simple steps of controlling this recurrent problem of weeds, through chemical method. Identification of weed: It's imperative that you first identify the type of weed that is creating a menace in your pond or lake as different weeds call for different kind of treatment and chemicals. Precisely, it's extremely important that you choose the right kind of weed killer and for that you should be fully aware of its specie. In most cases and as for a layman, its typical to identify the weed specie, Forms of weed killer -You can find a wide range of weed killer in the market and they come in solid as well as liquid form. It's important that you know the ramifications of using it. Improper use of weed killer can have various implications on aquatic life, nearby vegetation and people who swim in that lake. Application of Weed Killer -This is perhaps the most important part when it comes to killing weeds. First always read instructions on the back of label, please do note the time it suggest for abstaining it from swimming or entering inside the water as well as irrigation. Temperature consideration is also important - Typically, late spring is the ideal time when water temperature is in the 50s and plants are young and weak during this time so it will take less material. In most cases, people try and treat these weeds too harshly and apply too much quantity, which can cause hazardous effects on the flora and fauna thriving inside the pond. Hence its suggested not to overapply the herbicide. Always remember that the right approach to killing weeds will prove successful. Need help with removal and control of annoying weeds in your lake? Aquacide provides effective aquatic weed control. Our aquatic weed killer products are certified and approved for lake weed control by state agencies. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Peter_Van_Smith/2090111 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face0 Viewed 8 times Word count: 402 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Home and Family: Gardening Peter Van Smith Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Gardening Article Feed Gardening Article Feed Find More Articles Search Similar Articles Do I Need a Selective Or a Non-Selective Weed Killer? When Is Killing Weeds Most Effective? Weed Killer - Selective and Non-Selective Herbicides What Is Glyphosate and Why Use A Glyphosate Weed Killer Know When Is the Best Time to Put a Weed Killer on Your Lawn Killing Weeds - The Top 10 Weeds To Target Top Tips for Killing Weeds Sir Walter Weed Killer Choosing Weed Killers: 4 Common Types Aquatic Weed Killer Recent Articles With Spring Upon Us, Time To Make Garden and Landscaping Plans 4 Small Shade Trees That Are Perfect for Any Yard Gardening - The Hardest Vegetables to Grow Herbicides to Use Against Invading Water Chestnuts When Is the Right Time to Start Getting Rid of Lily Pads? What Is Sustainability for Preppers? Children Love to Garden Plant and Prune Between Rainy Days in February in Southern California How to Hire the Best Gardeners Plant Fertilizers: Importance of Micronutrients EzineArticles.com About Us FAQ Contact Us Member Benefits Privacy Policy Shop Site Map Blog Training Video Library Advertising Affiliates Cartoons Authors Submit Articles Members Login Premium Membership Expert Authors Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Terms of Service Publishers Terms Of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS © 2017 EzineArticles All Rights Reserved Worldwide