Pond weed identification involves looking at specific characteristics like leaf shape, leaf arrangement, stem structure and flower type. Key indicators often include rapid growth, dense mat ...

The first step in successful chemical control is accurate identification of the problem weed. This can save you a lot of money because certain chemicals will work only on specific weeds and not on ...

The threat of these invasive species of aquatic plants “is considered to be one of the greatest threats to our pristine waters,” she said. But Maine is better off than many other states.

Both plants can completely cover a pond and cause oxygen depletion to occur. Waterlilies, watershield, and American pondweed are three examples of rooted-floating plants. Each of these plants have ...

The problem is that aquatic weeds don’t always know when to stop growing and severe infestations, even on larger private lakes, may cover 75 percent or more of the body of water’s surface area.

Topics of discussion include aquatic weed identification and control, agricultural impact on water quality, conservation practices to improve water quality, and water testing and pricing.

Dr. Stephen Enloe, UF Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, will lead Session 2 on Tuesday, June 7, and discuss Aquatic Weed Management. The focus of this workshop will be pond weed ...

Duckweed and watermeal are two free-floating plants that can wreak havoc on a pond. These two plants are extremely small (duckweed is 1/8 to ¼ inch in diameter). You can tell these two plants apart by ...

Dr. Stephen Enloe, UF Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, will lead Session 2 on Tuesday, June 7, and discuss Aquatic Weed Management.