Problems Ridding Emergent Vegetation in Pond

Sylvie

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How many times do I need to spray ShoreKlear on Phragmites before I see results?
I've just sprayed for the second time 5 days ago, in perfect conditions, 80 degrees, a stronger solution than the recommended amount I used the first time and still nothing.
The surfactant seems to be working and I see it adher to the actively growing foliage.
Ditto for the Waterlilies. I want those invasive, pretty plants gone, too. Nothing is happening.
When I use Round Up on weeds it shows in a few days, but this has been weeks.
Does anyone have personal practical experience with ridding aquatic emergent plants?
 

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Huh, my personal practical experience has been that it is next to impossible and lasts only about 15 seconds. Sorry to be no help, hope your luck is better :p

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Thanks, Pat, I think. :idunno

Other products used for this in addition to Shoreklear are Rodeo and products containing Glyphosates.

A portion of the phragmites seem to be stunted now, so I suppose this is moving in a good direction, but not where I thought it would be at this point, especially after the expense.
 

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I suggest getting a few ducks to chill in your pond for a week or so every year and they'll clear out anything that is trying to grow!!!

:D

Mine eat everything I don't want them to... but so is life!
 

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vfem said:
I suggest getting a few ducks to chill in your pond for a week or so every year and they'll clear out anything that is trying to grow!!!

:D

Mine eat everything I don't want them to... but so is life!
We have Mallards each spring who raise a family and go. The weeds stay!
 

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It took several spaced applications, but over half the waterlilies are gone and the Phragmites is beginning to yellow. The area that I was able to hit with the spray stunted first at 3-4' and those that I didn't hit are 10 to 12'! It will take more than this year to get rid of that stuff.
My pond will look better next year. I'm encouraged, but waiting. :pop
 

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That must be one scary drake! Do people shudder when they see him coming?! :gig

I'll keep him in mind. ;)
 

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He's a hungry, growing boy!!!

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:D
 

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