Hydrilla Control in Florida Combines Herbicides and Mechanical Harvesting

/ Published in Aquatic Invasive Species, Aquatic Plant Management
HM-220 cutting and removing hydrilla in Virginia
Hydrilla’s roots run deep in Florida. After a Gulf Coast aquarium dealer had the plant shipped from Sri Lanka in the early 1950s, the stringy nuisance has cost government agencies countless millions. Hydrilla grows up to two inches a day, clogging lakes, rivers and canals that flow to the Melbourne-Tillman (C-1) canal in Palm Bay.

Florida Balances Hydrilla Control with Wildlife Habitat Needs

/ Published in Aquatic Invasive Species, Lake & Waterway Management
Hydrilla has become the most serious aquatic weed problem for Florida and most of the U.S.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the state’s lead agency for hydrilla control since July 1, 2008, faces a daunting challenge. It not only manages the spread of non-native hydrilla by spraying herbicides to maintain waterways for boating navigation and flood control. It also must consider the wants of Florida residents while keeping the

Florida Debates Best Methods to Control Invasive Hydrilla

/ Published in Aquatic Herbicides, Aquatic Invasive Species
Fisherman Catching Bass Hiding in Hydrilla.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the state’s lead agency for hydrilla control since July 1, 2008 faces a daunting challenge. Not only must the agency manage the spread of hydrilla it must maintain waterways for boating navigation and flood control, but it must also consider the wants of Florida residents. While everyone agrees that