I have a 1.7 acre pond that has been overrun with milfoil and water meal this past summer.I am in southeastern pa. The pond was dug out 4 years ago. It is tear drop shaped, depth is 12 feet at the large end tapering up to 3 feet at the smaller end. It is fed by diverting water from a creek. Last year I had just a small bit of milfoil.
I have reviewed many of the older posts but most of the info seems to relate to northern and western states and canada. Is there some one closer to my area that could give me some answers? I have purchased a Vertex aerator system but am waiting until spring to start it up.
I really do not want to use chemicals but so far it looks like I am going to have to spray in the spring just to get on top of the milfoil and hope that the aerator will give me some help.As far as the water meal, I have not seen that before.
From listening to what you all have said it sounds like it is pretty hard to get rid of. Any chance that a good freezing over the winter will kill it for good?
Has anyone had any sucess with Habitat in controling these particular weeds??