Good question Scott. However, the watermeal divides(reproduces) pretty rapidly. I don't recall the rate. I ran into one not far from me that was covered within one season. I can only surmise ducks brought some in during the Spring. We're in the flyway when they are heading back North in the Spring.
Since he said no chemical treatment this year, could that mean it was treated in the past for WM?
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 Grandpa
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