Hydrilla
(Hydrilla verticillata)
Description
Stem long and branched with oppositely arranged leaves at the bottom and whorls of 3 leaves on upper portions of the plant. Leaf oval shaped with margins toothed. Pointed spines on midrib underside of leaf. Plant fragments are capable of reproduction.
Hydrilla is an exotic plant introduced by the aquarium industry. The spread of Hydrilla has been rapid since the early 1960's. Reproduction by turions, tubers and fragmentation makes this plant highly competitive. It can thrive under a wide range of environmental conditions. Growths of Hydrilla become very dense and can be found growing to depths up to 50 feet. These plants can severely restrict navigation, water flow and fishing. They are of little value to wildlife or fisheries. Dense growths will often cause severe stunting in bass and panfish populations. Although usually found in the southern states, problems with this plant have been found throughout the United States.
Suggested Treatment
| Cutrine-Plus - Reward Tank Mix | Tank mix 2-3.5 gallons Cutrine-Plus with 2 gallons of Reward, inject this mixture below the surface of the water, this application is enough to treat a surface acre. |
Use restrictions of treated water with Cutrine Plus & Reward Tank Mix
| Drinking | Swimming | Irrigation | Fishing |
| 3 days | None | 3 days | None |
Treatment Notes
| When treating an exotic plant such as Hydrilla or Eurasian Milfoil, it may become necessary to treat the entire pond or lake, if the plant has totally taken over the body of water. If a total treatment is needed, we recommend the use of a product called Sonar, we have not listed it in our suggested treatments and would recommend that you give us a call for treatment rates and general recommendations. 1 800 365-0224 |
