Control Methods

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Mechanical Control

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This may be as simple as cutting a willow tree or removing a few objectionable plants (such as cattails) that have just gotten started along the water margin. While cutting and removing a few plants by hand can be effective in small and limited areas, mechanical aquatic weed control on a large scale is generally difficult and expensive. A properly maintained dam can be mowed, front and back. Don't allow trees to become established on new dams.

One mechanical technique, called a drawdown (removal of part of the water), can be effective and economical in controlling many kinds of aquatic weeds.

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