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I can clearly see that duckweed will be a problem in my lake. I cant seem to find a source for a quality/industrial type weed sprayer. One that can reach out to say 50 feet with a broad coverage. Is there such a thing?
Dr. Bob Guillory (PS) When I finish figuring out how to decifer the instructions for posting pictures I will send you guys some cool pictures of my lake and structure. Sunil are you cold up there?
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Yes contact Kelly Duffie - kelly@lmslp.com or send him a PM. He has several types and sizes of battery operated special sprayers and extensive knowledge on how to deal with DW. Here is a prior thread http://www.pondboss.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=35084&fpart=1And pics  
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Bob, I use a 30 gallon "boomless" sprayer made by fimco. I attach the spray boom to the front of my boat. You can dial up the pressure and also use the included wand to spray 50' vertically. Runs about $350 on avareage. Most farm and home stores sell them as does the big box stores.
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Kinda looks like the guy in this picture is Kayaking in a pond filled with Ginger Lime Parfait. You be the judge. Photo from Kelly Duffie: Ginger Lime Parfait:  Coincidence? I think not.
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BTW, Kelly is great guy, in the past he personally has provided me with very useful information.
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That is Kelly at a DW test treatment pond.
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Thanks for the scoop guys. My lake looked like those pictures before I drained and reworked it. I can see that an investment is a good sprayer will be necessary to keep up with the duckweed however I will never eliminate it.
Thanks again Bob Guillory
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Bob, I recall when Kelly posted that pic. The DW coverage was so extensive that fish couldn't live.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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The seeds are deposited in the mud and can remain viable even dry for years. When the water comes back they float up and start anew. Plants may overwinter as turions, or as seeds, sinking and resting at the bottom of the pond until they germinate. You have to kill the plants and seeds to get rid of them.
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Dave, I have a swamp next to my lake that is completely covered. The water is dark underneath but clear and pretty. Dont know if there are fish in the swamp.
ewest, Thanks for the encouragement. My lake is made from a swamp. Thats what happens when you fight mother nature. My lake is drained now but the ditches are full of duckweed. I plan to spray it to get ahead before refilling it. Do you all know if I can spray during the non proliferating stage (winter)?
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Bob what are you going to spray with ?
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