Aquatic Weed Control

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List of Common Aquatic Weeds

Mississippi has hundreds of aquatic plants, but only a few dozen are typically problem species in farm ponds. If you have identified the particular plant that is creating a weed problem in your pond, you can browse this list to see if it is listed. Click on the plant for which you desire additional information. Each plant-specific link contains a brief description and current recommendations on control methods. If you have not already identified your weed, please use our Identifying Weeds page to help you identify your problem species. Before deciding on a control plan, be sure to read and understand the considerations and cautions necessary in aquatic weed control.

Click below for detailed information on a species in our alphabetical list of aquatic plants.