Alligatorweed

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Chemical Treatments

Read and follow label instructions before using any chemical in water. Refer to the publication 2010 Weed Control Guidelines for Mississippi for specific recommendations, application rates, and water use restrictions.

• 2,4-D
  DMA 4 IVM, Hardball, Navigate, Aquacleen
  Water use restrictions for irrigation of turf, forage, and food crops.
• Carfentrazone-ethyl
  Stingray
  Water use restrictions for human drinking water and irrigation of turf, forage, and food crops.
• Diquat
  Harvester, Redwing, Reward, Weedtrine
  Water use restrictions for drinking and animal consumption with this herbicide. Irrigation restriction.
• Fluridone
  Avast, Sonar A.S., Sonar One, Sonar PR, Sonar Q, Sonar SRP, Whitecap
  Water use restrictions for irrigation of turf, forage, and food crops.
• Glyphosate
  Avocet, Aquapro, Rodeo, Shore-Klear, Shoore-Klear Plus, Touchdown Pro
• Imaxamox
  Clearcast
• Imazapyr
  Aquapier, Gullwing, Habitat
  Water restrictions for human drinking water and irrigation of turf, forage and food crops.
• Triclopyr
  Renovate 3, Renovate OTF
  Water use restriction for irrigation of forage and food crops.

The information given here is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended toward other products that may also be suitable.

Special care was taken to make certain that all herbicide treatments are registered with the Environmental Protection Agency for use in the manner described. Registrations of specific practices are often changed or deleted; therefore, treatments suggested in this information sheet may not remain current indefinitely. Read and observe the manufacturer's label to prevent misuse of a herbicide. It is not intended or proposed that usage of any given practice suggested be in violation with existing registration or manufacturer's label.

If you fail to carefully read and follow suggested treatments, you could cause extensive damage to the environment, crops, livestock or humans.

Biological Treatments

Grass carp do not effectively control alligator weed. See the information on grass carp for more information.