LAKE MANAGEMENT SUPPLIES

    The use of aquatic chemicals to control unwanted plant growth in ponds, lakes and ditches has increased rapidly as more demands are made on these resources. This has also caused much confusion regarding what chemicals may be safely used in water. The proper choice of chemical or nuisance vegetation control is extremely important. There are basically two groups of aquatic vegetation: Algae and Vascular plants. Within these groups there are several general types.

ALGAE: Plants without true leaves and stems, many are microscopic.

• Chara and Nitella - specialized algae which grows attached to the bottom soil, extends into the water column and very closely resembles several vascular plants.

• Filamentous Algae - probably the most common aquatic nuisance plant. Growth is highly variable ranging from very slick and slimy to coarse horsehair texture.

• Planktonic Algae - single plants are mostly microscopic in size; However, due to high numbers present, they give the water a color (brown or green) and in very nutrient rich waters often "bloom" producing excessive growth and soupy green water. The blue-green algae group produces strong odors and some species also release toxins which have resulted in illness and death to livestock.

                      Chara sp.                                            Filamentous                                            Planktonic

VASCULAR PLANTS: Plants having stems and leaves.

• Emergent - plants growing in or near the water with a large portion of the plant exposed above the water level such as cattails, rushes, spatterdock and water willows.

• Submersed - plants growing attached to the bottom soil and growing within the water column, often completely to the surface, such as elodea, curly leaf pondweed, naiads, coontail and milfoil.

• Floating - plants which are either free floating, such as duckweed and watermeal or plants which are rooted in the bottom and produce leaves which float on the surface, such as water lilies.

                      Emergent                                             Submersed                                                Floating

    Within these general categories, there are many distinct kinds, or species of plants. Experience has shown that many factors affect the results of treatment programs including chemical choice, dosage rate, application method, timing, weather conditions, extent of coverage, water movement, etc. Some factors are beyond your control but must be considered in planning.

1. Use of water - check this against precaution statements for the chemical.

2. Proper identification of nuisance vegetation - (Guessing, can be costly!)  Having trouble identifying your plants, just give us a call or drop by with a sample of the plant(s) and we will help to properly identify them.

3. Proper dosage of chemical - varies with plant type and species. Rates are generally given by surface acre (43,560 sq. ft.) or acre foot (surface acres X average depth of water).

4. Time of application - most aquatic herbicides can be used effectively any time throughout the growing season with proper adjustments and precautions. Early season treatments when plants are actively growing, are generally most effective and efficient. Water temperature should be 50 F or higher.

    AQUA SPRINGS stocks only registered aquatic chemicals and the popular non-toxic vegetation control alternatives. Items are presented in several categories with a brief explanation of uses and precautions for chemicals, to help you choose the correct materials and equipment. If you need assistance, we provide identification and program recommendations for aquatic vegetation.

ALGAECIDES

CUTRINE-PLUS: A chelated copper algaecide. Effective against a wide variety of algae including Chara Sp. Very effective in hard water. No restrictions on water usage following application. Application rates 0.6 to 1.2 gallons per acre foot of water treated.

Available sizes:    1 Gallon Jugs        2.5 Gallon Jugs        Label        MSDS                  

CUTRINE-PLUS GRANULAR: Recommended for spot treatments and for Chara Sp. No restrictions on water usage. Applications rates: 1 pound per 750 square feet or 60 pounds per surface acre.

Available sizes:    12 Lb Jug        30 Lb Bag        Label        MSDS
                     

COPPER SULFATE: A basic copper compound used for years as an algaecide. Not effective in hard water. Very corrosive to metal equipment, etc. Toxic to fish in soft water. Normal application rate: 2.7 pounds per acre foot of water treated. Effective for control of swimmer itch with special application methods. No restrictions on water usage.
   
Medium Crystal                                                            Fine Crystal
                             Available sizes:    15 Lb. Pail        50 Lb. Bag                  50 Lb. Bag            MSDS

GREENCLEAN PRO: Twice the active ingredients as GreeClean. GreenClean is a granular peroxide based product.  The mode of action is oxidation, which provides immediate control of algae, and it releases oxygen as it works. GreenClean is one of the only non-copper based algaecides currently on the market. GreenClean can be applied by broadcasting, as a dissolved liquid, or as a subsurface application. Application rates range from 3-170 pounds per acre-foot depending on the amount of algae growth.

Available sizes:    50 lb. Bag        Label        MSDS
        

AQUATHOL K: A concentrated liquid aquatic herbicide which is effective against a wide variety of aquatic weeds with a margin of safety for fish and other aquatic life. Restrictions on water usage following application are: Irrigation and domestic use - 7 to 14 days, fish consumption - 3 days, swimming - 24 hours, watering turf - none. Application rates range from 0.3 to 3.2 gal /acre foot of water treated. Granular rates range from 13 to 135 pounds per acre ft. of water to be treated.

                         Available sizes:    2.5 Gallon Jug        2 X 2.5 Gallon Case        Label        MSDS
                                      

AQUATHOL SUPER K: A concentrated granulated herbicide effective against a broad range of aquatic plants with a wide margin of safety to fish and other aquatic life. The Super K pellets are manufactured in a manner which provides an essentially dust free material for easier application. The more concentrated formulation reduces the amount of material needed. Restrictions on water usage following application are: livestock water, irrigation and domestic use - 7 days; fish consumption - 3 days. Application rates range from 2.2 to 22 pounds/acre of water treated.

                         Available sizes:        10 Lb. Drum        25 Lb. Drum        Label        MSDS
                                    

AQUAKLEEN or NAVIGATE (2,4-D GRANULAR PRODUCTS): Granular aquatic herbicides for use on resistant aquatic weeds including water lilies and milfoil. Restrictions on water use following application: swimming - 1 day, fish consumption - 3 days. Not for use in domestic irrigation or dairy animal water. Application rates are 1-2 pounds per 430 square feet or 100 to 200 pounds per surface acre.

Available sizes:        50 Lb. Bag    Label         MSDS
                                      

AQUAPRO: A concentrated systemic type herbicide effective against a variety of emergent aquatic and terrestrial grasses, broadleaf weeds, brush and cattails in and around aquatic sites, including lakes, rivers, streams, ponds, seeps, irrigation and drainage ditches, canals and reservoirs. There is no restriction on the use of water for irrigation, recreation or domestic purposes following application as described on the label. This product must be used with a non-ionic surfactant approved for the application site. In Cattails you will need to also use a surfactant like Cide-Kick.

                        Available sizes:        1 Quart Bottle        1 Gallon Jug        Label        MSDS
                                       

SONAR: An aquatic herbicide effective against a variety of aquatic plants: submersed, emergent and floating (including duckweed & watermeal). Provides excellent season-long control with an early spring application, prior or just after plant growth begins. Available in liquid and pelleted formulations. No restrictions on water use for fishing, swimming or domestic use following application according to label instructions. Fourteen to thirty day restriction on use of treated water for irrigation following application. Application rates: liquid 0.16 to1.5quarts per surface acre, pellets 4 to 80 pounds per surface acre.

                        Available sizes:    (Liquid)    1 Pint        1 Quart        1 Gallon        Call for pricing
                                                   (Pellets)    8 Lb. Pail Q        40 Lb. Pail Q        30 Lb. Pail PR        40 Lb. Pail SRP    
                        Label        MSDS

HERBICIDE/ALGAECIDE

HYDROTHOL 191 (granular): Uses and restrictions are the same as liquid material. Fish toxicity, particularly in spot treatments is minimal. Application rates vary from 3 pounds per acre foot for algae treatments, to a maximum of 136 pounds per acre foot for spot treatment of the tougher species of aquatic weeds. Very effective for spot or small area treatment due to its wide range of herbicidal activity on nearly all aquatic species.

                            Available sizes:        40Lb. Drum        Label        MSDS
                                     

AQUASHADE: An inert non-toxic blue dye which helps control aquatic growth by light reduction. Treated water may be used immediately for swimming, fishing and irrigation. Application rate: 1 gallon per 4 acre feet of water in pond or lake (whole pond or lake treatment only). EPA approved for food fish.

Available sizes:        1 Gallon Jug        4 X 1 Gallon Case        Label        MSDS
           

AQUASHADOW: A dry form of Aquashade. Lake and pond colorant in water soluble packets that provides a safe and convenient way to beautify you water feature. Simply toss in one of the 7.5 oz. packets and let nature do the rest. One packet treats 326,000 gallons of water (equivalent to 1/4 acre pond 4 feet deep).

                       Available sizes:        4 X 1 Packet Carton         Label        MSDS
                                       

AQUATIC BLUE: Lake and Pond Dye is an organic water dye for use in ponds, lakes, decorative water features, golf course water hazard and impounded bodies of water with limited or no outflow. Aquatic Blue improves the appearance of surface water by turning waters a bright blue or blue-green color. Aquatic Blue may be poured directly into the water at several locations to enhance dispersion. Treated water will not harm fish, waterfowl, pets or wildlife. Water may be used for irrigation or fishing immediately. Apply Aquatic Blue at a rate of 0.25 gallons per acre foot of water.

Available sizes:        1 Gallon Jug        4 X 1 Gallon Case        MSDS
                               

CIDE-KICK II: A non-ionic, water soluble, low viscosity, biodegradable wetting agent and activator. Helps break down waxy leaf cuticle for more effective herbicide uptake. DEQ Restriction applies.

Available sizes:        1 Quart        1 Gallon        2.5 Gallon        Label        MSDS
          

Lake Kleerant is a non toxic lake treatment. Application reduces cloudy water by precipitating organic and inorganic particles. It contains two dry materials which are serially applied. Part A is aluminum sulfate which is the precipitant and Part B is sodium bicarbonate to buffer the pH drop from the aluminum sulfate. The buffer prevents a decline in pH protecting fish and other aquatic life. Packaged in 40 pound units. Recommended use rate is 1-2 units (40-80 lbs) per acre foot of water. Use one unit for precipitating suspended solids from the water column and two units when phosphorus control is desired.

Available size:  40 LB Drum    Dry Alum MSDS    Sodium Bicarbonate MSDS
                           

BEACHCOMBER LAKE RAKE: An excellent aid for removing algae or weeds from lakes and ponds. Also useful in the removal of bottom debris. Frame and 5 ½ ft. handle are made of lightweight aluminum. The rake is 36 inches wide and has twenty-four, 7-inch plastic teeth. Optional floats are included in price.

AQUA WEED CUTTER III: An inexpensive mechanical aquatic weed cutter for clearing small areas, docks, swimming areas, etc. of unwanted aquatic weeds. Resharpenable stainless steel blades and zinc plating provide corrosion resistance, long life. An alternative for those who prefer not to use chemical control or who cannot use chemicals due to water usage. Super sharpener included.

04/11/2010