Alligator Weed

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Chemical Treatments

Read and follow label instructions before using any chemical in water. The following treatments will usually give good results, although re-treatment may be necessary.

• 2,4-D - 8 lb active ingredient, 8 ounces of detergent, and 50 gallons of water per surface acre. Mix and spray evenly over plants.
• Rodeo - 6 pints plus 3 pints of Ortho X-77 plus 50 gallons of water. Mix and spray evenly over plants.
• Renovate – 2-8 quarts plus a non-ionic surfactant per surface acre of plant coverage (not entire pond acreage.) Mix and spray evenly over plant leaves.

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.

We have taken special care to make certain all herbicide treatments are registered with the Environmental Protection Agency for use in the manner described. Registrations for 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 in this information sheet 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.