There are all kinds of weeds and very few ways the DNR lets us deal with them. www.weedrazers.com has a list of all kinds of weeds that can be taken care of with the Weed Razer and Weed Raker.
Floating Plants (weeds)- Growing unattached or rooted with floating leaves.
Example: Water Hyacinth Bladderwort, Salvinia, Water Lettuce, etc
Recommended product for Floating Plants (weeds)for some type of floating weed like Water Hyacinth Bladderwort, Salvinia, Water Lettuce, etc. "Weed Raker"
Submerged Plants (weeds)– Growing entirely below and up to the water's surface.
Example: American pondweed, Curly-leafed pondweed, hydrilla, Eurasian watermilfoil, sago pond weed, southern naiad, etc
Recommended products for Submerged Plants (weeds) "Weed Razer Pro" and "Weed Raker"
Emergent Plants (weeds)– Growing in shallow water with leaves or stems above the water's surface.
Example: cattail, lilypads( lillypads), bulrush, reed, water shield (dollar bonnet), pickerelweed, etc.
Recommended products for Emergent Plants (weeds)"Weed Razer Pro" and "Weed Raker"
Algae – Recommended products "NutrErazer"
For detail information on cattails, visit cattails.info
** Chemical use is restricted in many lakes and ponds**
www.weedrazers.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=16
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Weed Razer cuts down competition
Aquatic vegetation management can be a perplexing problem. The first part of that problem is proper identification. Management of most aquatic plant species depends on properly identifying the desirable or nuisance plant.
Mechanical Cutting offers immediate short term control. Extended control can only be achieved by cutting on a continual basis. Cut weeds must be removed to prevent fragments from re-establishing or spreading to other areas. High cost and limited mobility in shallow waters prevent the use of large mechanical harvesters by individuals. Small hand operated equipment is available.
The Weed Razer is a perfect tool for you and is now available in the "Pro" version. Weighing just 8 lbs, it's light enough to toss 25' or more yet heavy enough to sink to the bottom, and clears a 4 foot wide path with each throw.
Using Weedrazer is just simple four step process:
1. Give it a toss
2. Let it sink
3. Pull it in
4. Repeat
After the lake weeds are cut, make sure you remove it for the water. The Weed Raker is the best tool available in the market as it has 11foot long handle, 43 feet long rope, and weighing just less than 7 lbs, it is easier to toss. The tooth are made of high strength composite tines and are 8 inches long.
I will try to post a new weed each week to help you understand the different weeds you can face.
MILFOIL (Myriophyllum):
Leaves whorled in groups of four. Each leaf is divided into many thread-like leaflets extending from a central rib. Forms tangled mats at the surface. Seed heads develop in mid to late season and may extend above the water surface. Treat anytime weeds are actively growing.
Mechanical Cutting offers immediate short term control. Extended control can only be achieved by cutting on a continual basis. Cut weeds must be removed to prevent fragments from re-establishing or spreading to other areas. High cost and limited mobility in shallow waters prevent the use of large mechanical harvesters by individuals. Small hand operated equipment is available.
The Weed Razer is a perfect tool for you and is now available in the "Pro" version. Weighing just 8 lbs, it's light enough to toss 25' or more yet heavy enough to sink to the bottom, and clears a 4 foot wide path with each throw.
Using Weedrazer is just simple four step process:
1. Give it a toss
2. Let it sink
3. Pull it in
4. Repeat
After the lake weeds are cut, make sure you remove it for the water. The Weed Raker is the best tool available in the market as it has 11foot long handle, 43 feet long rope, and weighing just less than 7 lbs, it is easier to toss. The tooth are made of high strength composite tines and are 8 inches long.
I will try to post a new weed each week to help you understand the different weeds you can face.
MILFOIL (Myriophyllum):
Leaves whorled in groups of four. Each leaf is divided into many thread-like leaflets extending from a central rib. Forms tangled mats at the surface. Seed heads develop in mid to late season and may extend above the water surface. Treat anytime weeds are actively growing.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Weed Control in irrigation water supplies
Reliable sources of water for irrigation of crops are becoming increasingly important in North Carolina. The primary sources for irrigation water are small surface impoundments. In the past 25 years, more than 75,000 ponds have been constructed in the state for collection and storage of irrigation water. The same ponds may also be used for swimming, sport fishing,livestock watering, and aquaculture. Unfortunately, these multiple-use ponds are often constructed poorly. Many have large areas of shallow water and receive substantial nutrient input from the surrounding watershed and other sources. The combination of shallow, clear water and excessive nutrient input inevitably results in dense growths of one or more species of aquatic plants. There is help in maintaining this.
f you have full grown, mature weed, weedrazer is a perfect tool for you. Weighing just 8 lbs, it's light enough to toss 25' or more yet heavy enough to sink to the bottom, and clears a 4 foot wide path with each throw.
Using Weedrazer is just simple four step process:
1. Give it a toss
2. Let it sink
3. Pull it in
4. Repeat
After the lake weeds are cut, make sure you remove it for the water. Lake Rake is the best tool available in the market as it has 11foot long handle, 43 feet long rope, and weighing just less than 7 lbs, it is easier to toss. The tooth are made of high strength composite tines and are 8 inches long.
For more info, call us at (877) 356 6455 or visit our website www.weedrazers.com, for new algae, muck and scum removal products.
f you have full grown, mature weed, weedrazer is a perfect tool for you. Weighing just 8 lbs, it's light enough to toss 25' or more yet heavy enough to sink to the bottom, and clears a 4 foot wide path with each throw.
Using Weedrazer is just simple four step process:
1. Give it a toss
2. Let it sink
3. Pull it in
4. Repeat
After the lake weeds are cut, make sure you remove it for the water. Lake Rake is the best tool available in the market as it has 11foot long handle, 43 feet long rope, and weighing just less than 7 lbs, it is easier to toss. The tooth are made of high strength composite tines and are 8 inches long.
For more info, call us at (877) 356 6455 or visit our website www.weedrazers.com, for new algae, muck and scum removal products.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Are chemicals in ponds worth while?
As it says in the article directory, before you dump chemicals into your pond to combat pond weeds, read the following information. There are alternatives to chemical pond weed removal. We advise against using chemicals in ponds, rivers, lakes, and other small bodies of water because they ruin water quality. As pond weeds die and rot, they release chemicals they’ve taken in, the same ones you’ve added to the water. Additionally, these rotting plants consume oxygen and increase the amount of organic sediment on the bottom of the pond. Anaerobic bacteria thrive on pond bottoms, as this environment has very little or low levels of O2. These naturally occurring bacteria digest organic sediments and dead pond weeds, but then release toxic gases into the water that can kill beneficial insects and aerobic bacteria. Your fish and wildlife may then die as a result of this oxygen depletion. Adding chemicals to your pond may kill pond weeds, but they’ll do nothing to remove any muck, fertilizer, or debris that accumulate in your pond over time, nor do they improve the health of your fish, quality of water, or reduce pond odor. Chemicals are no long-term solution.
New housing developments are partially responsible for the amount of nutrient runoff into streams, lakes, and ponds. Fertilizer, soil, and waste sediments wash into watersheds and cause pond weeds, algal blooms, lack of pond oxygen, high water temperatures, bad smelling pond odors, and dead fish and wildlife.
One option is the WeedRazer and WeedRaker.
The Weed Razer is the most Effective and Efficient Tool made for removing lake and pond weeds. It cuts a path 48" wide with each toss. Cuts weeds at the bottom. Why cutting lake and pond weed is better solution- There are many ways to get rid of your aquatic weed. If you are looking for affordable, effective, and environmental friendly tool, then WeedRazer is the perfect tool for you. Compared to other methods, WeedRazer cuts the weed and in some cases stops the growth of the weed and kills it.
Advantages to cutting compared to the other method:
• Immediate removal
• Minimal cost
• No wait time (you can cut the weeds, remove them and can go for dip)
• No chemicals ( might disrupt the echo system or, water contamination)
• The effects of cutting generally last less than one growing season.
The best way to handle this problem is to use the rake and groom the bottom at least once a week. Lake and pond is like a garden underwater. If you want it to be clean and weed free then the best way is to cut the weed and remove the weed from the water body, and the with the help of the rake pull out the roots and groom once every week. This would kill the weed and keep you water front property clean and weed free.
DEALERS WANTED AROUND THAT LOCATION
For more information, call (877) 356 6455 or, visit our website: www.weedrazers.com
The Weed Razer is the most Effective and Efficient Tool made for removing lake and pond weeds. It cuts a path 48" wide with each toss.
1. Give it a toss
2. Let it sink
3. Pull it in
4. Repeat
Weighing in at just 8 pounds it is light enough to toss 25 feet or more yet heavy enough to sink to the bottom.
Cuts weeds at the bottom.
For limited time only, FREE SHIPPING anywhere within US
DEALERS WANTED AROUND THE LOCATION
For more information, call (877) 356 6455 or, visit our website: www.weedrazers.com
New housing developments are partially responsible for the amount of nutrient runoff into streams, lakes, and ponds. Fertilizer, soil, and waste sediments wash into watersheds and cause pond weeds, algal blooms, lack of pond oxygen, high water temperatures, bad smelling pond odors, and dead fish and wildlife.
One option is the WeedRazer and WeedRaker.
The Weed Razer is the most Effective and Efficient Tool made for removing lake and pond weeds. It cuts a path 48" wide with each toss. Cuts weeds at the bottom. Why cutting lake and pond weed is better solution- There are many ways to get rid of your aquatic weed. If you are looking for affordable, effective, and environmental friendly tool, then WeedRazer is the perfect tool for you. Compared to other methods, WeedRazer cuts the weed and in some cases stops the growth of the weed and kills it.
Advantages to cutting compared to the other method:
• Immediate removal
• Minimal cost
• No wait time (you can cut the weeds, remove them and can go for dip)
• No chemicals ( might disrupt the echo system or, water contamination)
• The effects of cutting generally last less than one growing season.
The best way to handle this problem is to use the rake and groom the bottom at least once a week. Lake and pond is like a garden underwater. If you want it to be clean and weed free then the best way is to cut the weed and remove the weed from the water body, and the with the help of the rake pull out the roots and groom once every week. This would kill the weed and keep you water front property clean and weed free.
DEALERS WANTED AROUND THAT LOCATION
For more information, call (877) 356 6455 or, visit our website: www.weedrazers.com
The Weed Razer is the most Effective and Efficient Tool made for removing lake and pond weeds. It cuts a path 48" wide with each toss.
1. Give it a toss
2. Let it sink
3. Pull it in
4. Repeat
Weighing in at just 8 pounds it is light enough to toss 25 feet or more yet heavy enough to sink to the bottom.
Cuts weeds at the bottom.
For limited time only, FREE SHIPPING anywhere within US
DEALERS WANTED AROUND THE LOCATION
For more information, call (877) 356 6455 or, visit our website: www.weedrazers.com
Thursday, July 15, 2010
WeedRazer Pro
The Best just got better!!
The lake and pond weed cutter, WeedRazer Pro is adustable, cutting from 12" all the way up to 62 inches or 1.57 meters. This versatility makes it the perfect tool for just about every type of lake or pond weed. We have preserved the efficieny and effectiveness of the WeedRazer while adding tremendous versatility and convenience. The WeedRazer Pro is ideal for cattails, milfoil and lily pads. Razor sharp blades can cut and shear through water weeds with ease.
Using the WeedRazer Pro is a simple process:
Give it a toss
Let it sink
Pull it in
Repeat
Fold it up for easy storage
The WeedRazer Pro clears a path up to 62" wide with each throw. Weighing in at just 8 pounds it is light enough to toss 30 feet or more yet heavy enough to sink to the bottom.
Able to cut in deep or shallow water
Cuts at the base of the weeds
There is little resistance because it slices the water weeds rather than dragging them
If you have lake or pond weeds, then the WeedRazer is the perfect tool for you.
Once you cut or shear the lake or pond weed, we recommend that you remove the cut vegetation from the water. Decaying vegetation will provide nutrients that can stimulate new vegetation
The lake and pond weed cutter, WeedRazer Pro is adustable, cutting from 12" all the way up to 62 inches or 1.57 meters. This versatility makes it the perfect tool for just about every type of lake or pond weed. We have preserved the efficieny and effectiveness of the WeedRazer while adding tremendous versatility and convenience. The WeedRazer Pro is ideal for cattails, milfoil and lily pads. Razor sharp blades can cut and shear through water weeds with ease.
Using the WeedRazer Pro is a simple process:
Give it a toss
Let it sink
Pull it in
Repeat
Fold it up for easy storage
The WeedRazer Pro clears a path up to 62" wide with each throw. Weighing in at just 8 pounds it is light enough to toss 30 feet or more yet heavy enough to sink to the bottom.
Able to cut in deep or shallow water
Cuts at the base of the weeds
There is little resistance because it slices the water weeds rather than dragging them
If you have lake or pond weeds, then the WeedRazer is the perfect tool for you.
Once you cut or shear the lake or pond weed, we recommend that you remove the cut vegetation from the water. Decaying vegetation will provide nutrients that can stimulate new vegetation
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Trinona Weeds
Many of the swimmers complained of lake weeds. Here is the best solution.
The Weed Razer’s unique design, makes it the most cost effective, efficient and environmentally friendly tool for cutting aquatic weeds like milfoil, hydrilla, cattails, lily pads, etc.
Using the Weed Razer is a simple 4-step process:
1. Give it a toss
2. Let is sink
3. Retrieve with a short, jerking action
4. Repeat
Weighing less than 8 pounds, it is light enough to toss 30 feet or more, yet heavy enough to sink to the bottom. The Weed Razer clears a path of 4 feet wide with each throw.
Because the Weed Razer slices weeds at their base, there is little resistance, unlike tools that drag and tear the weeds.
The light weight lake rake is the perfect match to the Weed Razer, it quickly and easily removes cut vegetation from the waters surface, which reduces weed re-growth! The Weed Raker is the longest and widest aquatic lake rake avail-able. The Weed Raker also does a great job removing roots plus organic matter at the bottom of your ponds or lakes that fuel weed re-growth!
The Weed Raker has a four section handle that snaps together giving you up to 11' feet of reach. It features a 37" inch head and 8" high strength composite tines. Weighing less than 7 lbs., the Weed Raker is also designed to be tossed into the water with a simple underhand motion and is retrieved via 43' of nylon rope.
For more info, call us at (877) 356 6455 or visit our website www.weedrazers.com
The Weed Razer’s unique design, makes it the most cost effective, efficient and environmentally friendly tool for cutting aquatic weeds like milfoil, hydrilla, cattails, lily pads, etc.
Using the Weed Razer is a simple 4-step process:
1. Give it a toss
2. Let is sink
3. Retrieve with a short, jerking action
4. Repeat
Weighing less than 8 pounds, it is light enough to toss 30 feet or more, yet heavy enough to sink to the bottom. The Weed Razer clears a path of 4 feet wide with each throw.
Because the Weed Razer slices weeds at their base, there is little resistance, unlike tools that drag and tear the weeds.
The light weight lake rake is the perfect match to the Weed Razer, it quickly and easily removes cut vegetation from the waters surface, which reduces weed re-growth! The Weed Raker is the longest and widest aquatic lake rake avail-able. The Weed Raker also does a great job removing roots plus organic matter at the bottom of your ponds or lakes that fuel weed re-growth!
The Weed Raker has a four section handle that snaps together giving you up to 11' feet of reach. It features a 37" inch head and 8" high strength composite tines. Weighing less than 7 lbs., the Weed Raker is also designed to be tossed into the water with a simple underhand motion and is retrieved via 43' of nylon rope.
For more info, call us at (877) 356 6455 or visit our website www.weedrazers.com
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Lake Weeds are not a ponds best friend
In reality, the very act of ignoring the weeds will ensure the opposite for next year. Here’s why: If you do not remove the vegetation that is out there today, it will die off, sink to the bottom and decay over the winter. This decay will create another layer of muck to squish between your toes next year. That in itself can be disheartening but even more importantly, the muck becomes a high-nutrient compost pile which will fuel next years weed and algae growth. This can ruin a summer of recreational activities, cause unsightly slimy algae and dispense disgusting smells.
There are many activities that are taking place throughout your watershed right now that have a positive impact on the future nutrient loading of your lake. That is important. However, you can provide immediate impact on your own shoreline TODAY by removing the internal nutrients that already exist and are ready for harvest by applying some labor.
The most effective and efficient tool made to cut submerged aquatic vegetation.
Weighing just 8lbs, it's light enough to toss 30feet or more yet heavy enough to sink to the bottom and clears a 4 foot wide path with each throw.
Weedrazer is a V shaped cutter with razor sharp blade, which cuts through almost any type of weed including cattails, lilypads, etc.
The light weight lake rake is the perfect match to the Weed Razer, it quickly and easily removes cut vegetation from the waters surface, which reduces weed re-growth! The Weed Raker is the longest and widest aquatic lake rake avail-able. The Weed Raker also does a great job removing roots plus organic matter at the bottom of your ponds or lakes that fuel weed re-growth!
For more information: please call (877) 356 6455 or visit our website www.weedrazers.com
There are many activities that are taking place throughout your watershed right now that have a positive impact on the future nutrient loading of your lake. That is important. However, you can provide immediate impact on your own shoreline TODAY by removing the internal nutrients that already exist and are ready for harvest by applying some labor.
The most effective and efficient tool made to cut submerged aquatic vegetation.
Weighing just 8lbs, it's light enough to toss 30feet or more yet heavy enough to sink to the bottom and clears a 4 foot wide path with each throw.
Weedrazer is a V shaped cutter with razor sharp blade, which cuts through almost any type of weed including cattails, lilypads, etc.
The light weight lake rake is the perfect match to the Weed Razer, it quickly and easily removes cut vegetation from the waters surface, which reduces weed re-growth! The Weed Raker is the longest and widest aquatic lake rake avail-able. The Weed Raker also does a great job removing roots plus organic matter at the bottom of your ponds or lakes that fuel weed re-growth!
For more information: please call (877) 356 6455 or visit our website www.weedrazers.com
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Research links pesticides with ADHD in children
Do you want your kids being exposed to the harmful pesticides and products associated with the chemicals treating your water? There is an all natural and organic way to remove your lake weeds. Pond weeds come up easily with the WeedRazer. The WeedRazer Pro can cut even more with the adjustable blades.
Remove aquatic weeds like milfoil, hydrilla, cattails, lily pads, etc from your lake or pond in just Minutes with the WeedRazer®. The Weed Razer is uniquely designed to be the most efficient and effective tool made to cut. The blades are super sharp, and cuts through almost any kind of lake weeds. Using weedrazer is just 4 steps:
1. Give it a toss
2. Let it sink
3. Pull it in
4. Repeat
The WeedRazer clears a path 48" inches wide each throw. Weighing in at just 8 pounds it is light enough to toss 25 feet or more yet heavy enough to sink to the bottom.
Weedrazer is able to cut in deep or shallow water, cuts at the base of the weed and there is no resistance because it slices the weeds rather than dragging them
We recommend that the cut vegetation be removed from the water as it provides food source to the other plants. WeedRaker was designed specially for this purpose with its 11 feet long handle, 37 inched long head, and 8 inches long high strength composite teeth. This is the best rake in the market.
For more information, please call (877) 356 6455 or, visit our website: www.weedrazers.com
Remove aquatic weeds like milfoil, hydrilla, cattails, lily pads, etc from your lake or pond in just Minutes with the WeedRazer®. The Weed Razer is uniquely designed to be the most efficient and effective tool made to cut. The blades are super sharp, and cuts through almost any kind of lake weeds. Using weedrazer is just 4 steps:
1. Give it a toss
2. Let it sink
3. Pull it in
4. Repeat
The WeedRazer clears a path 48" inches wide each throw. Weighing in at just 8 pounds it is light enough to toss 25 feet or more yet heavy enough to sink to the bottom.
Weedrazer is able to cut in deep or shallow water, cuts at the base of the weed and there is no resistance because it slices the weeds rather than dragging them
We recommend that the cut vegetation be removed from the water as it provides food source to the other plants. WeedRaker was designed specially for this purpose with its 11 feet long handle, 37 inched long head, and 8 inches long high strength composite teeth. This is the best rake in the market.
For more information, please call (877) 356 6455 or, visit our website: www.weedrazers.com
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
When weeds go too far
Remove aquatic weeds like milfoil, hydrilla, cattails, lily pads, etc from your lake or pond in just Minutes with the WeedRazer®. The Weed Razer is uniquely designed to be the most efficient and effective tool made to cut. The blades are super sharp, and cuts through almost any kind of lake weeds. Using weedrazer is just 4 steps:
1. Give it a toss
2. Let it sink
3. Pull it in
4. Repeat
The WeedRazer clears a path 48" inches wide each throw. Weighing in at just 8 pounds it is light enough to toss 25 feet or more yet heavy enough to sink to the bottom.
Weedrazer is able to cut in deep or shallow water, cuts at the base of the weed and there is no resistance because it slices the weeds rather than dragging them
We recommend that the cut vegetation be removed from the water as it provides food source to the other plants. WeedRaker was designed specially for this purpose with its 11 feet long handle, 37 inched long head, and 8 inches long high strength composite teeth. This is the best rake in the market.
For more information, please call (877) 356 6455 or, visit our website: www.weedrazers.com
1. Give it a toss
2. Let it sink
3. Pull it in
4. Repeat
The WeedRazer clears a path 48" inches wide each throw. Weighing in at just 8 pounds it is light enough to toss 25 feet or more yet heavy enough to sink to the bottom.
Weedrazer is able to cut in deep or shallow water, cuts at the base of the weed and there is no resistance because it slices the weeds rather than dragging them
We recommend that the cut vegetation be removed from the water as it provides food source to the other plants. WeedRaker was designed specially for this purpose with its 11 feet long handle, 37 inched long head, and 8 inches long high strength composite teeth. This is the best rake in the market.
For more information, please call (877) 356 6455 or, visit our website: www.weedrazers.com
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
DNR won't expand milfoil reduction project
A pilot project that has successfully reduced milfoil on part of Lake Minnetonka will not be expanded, however there are alternatives like this.
Weed Razer and raker are the most Effective and Efficient Tools made for cutting and removing lake and pond weeds.
Weedrazer weighs in at just 8 pounds,it is light enough to toss 25 feet or more yet heavy enough to sink to the bottom. Weedrazer cost $135. If you fill up a brief survey online then there is 5% off and for limited time only there is free shipping.
Weedraker is the longest and widest rake available in the market, comes with feet long handle, 37inches long head and 8 inches long tines made of high strength composite. Weedrazer cost $124.95. If you fill up a brief survey online then there is 5% off.
Buy both the product for $259.95 get 5%off(by filling out survey online) + get free shipping.This is the best deal.
The products work so well that we gurantee that if you are not satisfied you can return the product, and we will refund the money prorated for any wear and tear.
For more information call us at (877) 356 6455, or visit our website www.weedrazers.com
Weed Razer and raker are the most Effective and Efficient Tools made for cutting and removing lake and pond weeds.
Weedrazer weighs in at just 8 pounds,it is light enough to toss 25 feet or more yet heavy enough to sink to the bottom. Weedrazer cost $135. If you fill up a brief survey online then there is 5% off and for limited time only there is free shipping.
Weedraker is the longest and widest rake available in the market, comes with feet long handle, 37inches long head and 8 inches long tines made of high strength composite. Weedrazer cost $124.95. If you fill up a brief survey online then there is 5% off.
Buy both the product for $259.95 get 5%off(by filling out survey online) + get free shipping.This is the best deal.
The products work so well that we gurantee that if you are not satisfied you can return the product, and we will refund the money prorated for any wear and tear.
For more information call us at (877) 356 6455, or visit our website www.weedrazers.com
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Cattails (Invasive aquatic weed)
Cattail (invasive aquatic weed) is competitively superior under stable water conditions. Maintaining open areas in semi-permanent marshes is difficult once the plant is established. The plant can occur in a variety of natural communities and form extensive monocultures rapidly through vegetative reproduction, thereby reducing plant bio-diversity.
Cattail can become a problem in irrigated agricultural lands and managed aquatic systems. The plant invades farm ponds, irrigation canals, and drainage ditches which can result in impeded water flow and increased siltation.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
The perfect lake/ pond weed contd...
Hydrilla (the perfect lake weed / pond weed) is a perennial, which means the leaves and stems die when the weather gets cold, but the roots continue to live in the soil. When the weather gets warm again, the roots send up new stems and leaves.
Hydrilla spreads through fragmentation, when stems get broken, the pieces can become a new plant.
Hydrilla can also spread when it produces flowers. Hydrilla flowers are tiny and white. They float on the surface, just above the water.
Hydrilla is a fast growing, very competitive plant that can push out other plants, lake weeds, and pond weeds.
Even though Hydrilla causes lots of problems for some species of plants and animals, it can help others by providing cover and shelter. Fish, frogs, turtles, and aquatic insects can all hide in
Hydrilla and use it for protection. If the Hydrilla grows too thick, though, these animals may have trouble getting around it.
Some animals that eat Hydrilla include turtles and carp….
Hydrilla spreads through fragmentation, when stems get broken, the pieces can become a new plant.
Hydrilla can also spread when it produces flowers. Hydrilla flowers are tiny and white. They float on the surface, just above the water.
Hydrilla is a fast growing, very competitive plant that can push out other plants, lake weeds, and pond weeds.
Even though Hydrilla causes lots of problems for some species of plants and animals, it can help others by providing cover and shelter. Fish, frogs, turtles, and aquatic insects can all hide in
Hydrilla and use it for protection. If the Hydrilla grows too thick, though, these animals may have trouble getting around it.
Some animals that eat Hydrilla include turtles and carp….
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
The perfect lake weed/ pond weed
Hydrilla is an aquatic plant (lake weed or pond weed) which grows on long stems with many leaves. Hydrilla leaves are about 1/2 inch long with a pointed tip and teeth on the edges. Hydrilla grows very fast. If conditions are good, it will grow an inch in one day. Hydrilla also gets very large. One Hydrilla stem can be over 25 feet long.
Hydrilla (lake weed/ pond weed) can grow and survive in water few inches in depth to up to 20 feet. Hydrilla can grow in just about any clean water, including lakes ponds, river, streams, and marsh.
Hydrilla (lake weed/ pond weed) can grow and survive in water few inches in depth to up to 20 feet. Hydrilla can grow in just about any clean water, including lakes ponds, river, streams, and marsh.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Aquatic plant was missed during survey, spotted by duck hunter
Sam Rayburn catches case of giant salvinia
A savvy duck hunter pointed state officials to 100 acres of giant salvinia found Oct. 13 in the Angelina River north of Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
Acting with the help of a waterfowl hunter, state personnel investigated and identified the plants in a backwater area called Estes Lake about 10 miles upstream from Marion Ferry and Kingtown, in Nacogdoches County. An annual vegetation survey conducted by airplane last month did not detect the infestation because the survey does not include the Angelina River above Kingtown.
The infestation had apparently been contained by shallow water and dense brush perhaps for a year or more. Low water levels help contain the infestation but recent rains may force the infestation south towards the main portion of the reservoir. Additional surveys are being conducted to define the southern extent of the infestation and determine if the infestation has reached the river channel.
Giant salvinia is highly mobile. The Five Fingers boat ramp on Sam Rayburn recently dodged an introduction of giant salvinia for the second time this year. Thanks to the vigilance of a concerned angler and his willingness to help, the area around the boat ramp was cleaned of all visible salvinia before it could float away and colonize new areas.
A second infestation of giant salvinia was found on Lake O’ the Pines in September. The infestation at the Overlook Park boat ramp reached about 1 acre in size before being detected. The area was quickly contained by oil-spill booms.
Giant salvinia, the most problematic aquatic plant in Texas, has been present in Texas over 10 years. Giant salvinia was first discovered on Toledo Bend in 1998 and before long reached epidemic proportions. A small but persistent infestation remains behind containment booms in Coleman Creek on Sam Rayburn while a highly mobile population seems determined to evade all control efforts on B.A Steinhagen. The fate of Caddo Lake is, at best, uncertain because of the expansion of giant salvinia.
Source: Lonestar Outdoor News, Volume 6, Issue 5, Page 4.
http://www.lsonews.com/images/stories/issues/oct2309.pdf
A savvy duck hunter pointed state officials to 100 acres of giant salvinia found Oct. 13 in the Angelina River north of Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
Acting with the help of a waterfowl hunter, state personnel investigated and identified the plants in a backwater area called Estes Lake about 10 miles upstream from Marion Ferry and Kingtown, in Nacogdoches County. An annual vegetation survey conducted by airplane last month did not detect the infestation because the survey does not include the Angelina River above Kingtown.
The infestation had apparently been contained by shallow water and dense brush perhaps for a year or more. Low water levels help contain the infestation but recent rains may force the infestation south towards the main portion of the reservoir. Additional surveys are being conducted to define the southern extent of the infestation and determine if the infestation has reached the river channel.
Giant salvinia is highly mobile. The Five Fingers boat ramp on Sam Rayburn recently dodged an introduction of giant salvinia for the second time this year. Thanks to the vigilance of a concerned angler and his willingness to help, the area around the boat ramp was cleaned of all visible salvinia before it could float away and colonize new areas.
A second infestation of giant salvinia was found on Lake O’ the Pines in September. The infestation at the Overlook Park boat ramp reached about 1 acre in size before being detected. The area was quickly contained by oil-spill booms.
Giant salvinia, the most problematic aquatic plant in Texas, has been present in Texas over 10 years. Giant salvinia was first discovered on Toledo Bend in 1998 and before long reached epidemic proportions. A small but persistent infestation remains behind containment booms in Coleman Creek on Sam Rayburn while a highly mobile population seems determined to evade all control efforts on B.A Steinhagen. The fate of Caddo Lake is, at best, uncertain because of the expansion of giant salvinia.
— Texas Parks and Wildlife report
Source: Lonestar Outdoor News, Volume 6, Issue 5, Page 4.
http://www.lsonews.com/images/stories/issues/oct2309.pdf
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Lake weed "Giant Salvinia" taking over ponds and lakes in Texas
Lake weed, "Giant Salvinia" is one of the world’s most noxious aquatic weeds, is notorious for dominating slow moving or quiet freshwaters. Its rapid growth, vegetative reproduction and tolerance to environmental stress make it an aggressive, competitive species known to impact aquatic environments, water use and local economies.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Stop aquatic Hitchhikers
BOATERS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL USERS OF FRESH WATER
Clean your boat and other recreational equipment before leaving the ramp or water's edge. Be sure to inspect your boat's hull, motor, livewell, bait containers, and trailer for any fragments so that you do not spread hydrilla to other waterways.
Clean your boat and other recreational equipment before leaving the ramp or water's edge. Be sure to inspect your boat's hull, motor, livewell, bait containers, and trailer for any fragments so that you do not spread hydrilla to other waterways.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Pond weed effect
Pond weeds are vegetation that grows under, on, or out of the water in a pond. Pond weeds may be undesirable for a variety of reasons.
- Pond weed may interfere directly with fish production and harvest.
- Provide hiding place for small fish, pond weed may reduce the effectiveness of predators and hasten the day the fish population becomes unbalanced.
- Some pond weed give the water an unpleasant taste or smell.
- Pond Weeds also interferes with fishing, swimming, boating, and almost every other recreational use of the pond.
Example of undesirable pond weed, Hydrilla (aliases: Water thyme, Florida elodea, Indian starvine, oxygen plant), Cattails, Lily pad (Lillypads), etc.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Use of lake weeds and pond weeds after they are cut
Lake weed and pond weed like Water Hyacinth and water lettuce have been used successfully as mulch, and as a biomass source for methane production.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
WeedRazer - Pond weed cutter Testimonial
Having serious weed problems in my one acre pond here in the Fingerlakes Area, New York State, I decided to research the internet for a product or products that might provide at least a temporary solution to my summer pond weed problem. Summer is when our family wants to use the pond for swimming, fishing, etc. Like many others in the Fingerlakes Area I have heard all the stories about serious weed problems not only in local ponds but serious weed problems in Seneca Lake and rest of the lakes throughout New York State. People that I talked to were very frustrated after spending hundreds (even thousand) of dollars for the chemical solution which ends up only lasting several years. People that I talked to just wanted a product that they could own and use throughout the summer and remove weeds so family could swim, fish, waterski, and just enjoy all the water stuff. After buying a weed razor from Jenlis Inc. and found out how well it performed, at the advice of Jenlis sales rep. I bought a weed raker to use in my pond. Both of these tools are well built and get the job done.
I just bougt the new Beach Rake which is a multipurpose rake and yes it is multipupose. The rakes unique floating concept allows you to skim the weeds off the top of your pond and lake. My wife uses it in the horses stalls. When she does her complete cleaning of the stalls and adds the new pine pellet bedding chips the rake works great spreading them out. I also used it for landscaping (raking no. 2 stone around my home). Great for raking horse pasteur, etc. I love the 3-products and now own a business that will be successful.
Jenlis Inc. offers dealerships at a very reasonable cost. Being there were no dealers in New York State I became a dealer for Jenlis Inc. here in New York State. The response I recieved and the need for this product for people who own ponds and lake property was great. The product sell their selves.
Mike Coolican
Watkins Glen, NY
I just bougt the new Beach Rake which is a multipurpose rake and yes it is multipupose. The rakes unique floating concept allows you to skim the weeds off the top of your pond and lake. My wife uses it in the horses stalls. When she does her complete cleaning of the stalls and adds the new pine pellet bedding chips the rake works great spreading them out. I also used it for landscaping (raking no. 2 stone around my home). Great for raking horse pasteur, etc. I love the 3-products and now own a business that will be successful.
Jenlis Inc. offers dealerships at a very reasonable cost. Being there were no dealers in New York State I became a dealer for Jenlis Inc. here in New York State. The response I recieved and the need for this product for people who own ponds and lake property was great. The product sell their selves.
Mike Coolican
Watkins Glen, NY
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