Combined Treatment Shows Promise for Starry Stonewort Control

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 22:28:10 +0000

University of Minnesota researchers have reported limited success from an experiment to control an invasive weed in Lake Koronis near Paynesville.

Researchers from the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Center have studying how to combat starry stonewort , which has been spread to 11 lakes across the state. They found that a combination of mechanical harvesting and algaecide greatly reduced the biomass of the plants in the treated area. And it was more effective than chemical treatment alone.

Cazenovia Lake Uses Harvesting and Herbicides to Control Milfoil

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:55:12 +0000

The Cazenovia Lake Association in coordination with the town, New York Department of Environmental Conservation and other entities is continually looking for methods to control the spread of the invasive Eurasian Milfoil weed. The two methods that are currently employed are the use of a weed harvester and the use of an herbicide.

The control of the milfoil is very important because studies have shown that if unchecked it can damage the overall health of the lake. Additionally, a study was performed by The Cazenovia Lake Foundation on the economic effect of the lake on the Cazenovia community. The study is very thorough and scientific, utilizing hard data gathered via research, local business input and a survey of residents.

integrated aquatic plant management – Aquarius-Systems

Combined Treatment Shows Promise for Starry Stonewort Control

Cazenovia Lake Uses Harvesting and Herbicides to Control Milfoil