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Plant Identification -- Submerged Weeds -- Sago Pondweed |
SAGO PONDWEED (Potamogeton pectinatus)
Treatment Tips: Treat these plants before seeds appear. This may not only prevent a regrowth later in the season, but may reduce these weed populations in subsequent years. In waterfowl areas, these plants are a valuable food source.
Description: Plants are bushy in appearance with narrow thread-like leaves alternately arranged on the stem. Nutlets* are arranged like beads spaced on a string and emerge from the water.
Distribution: Occur throughout the United States in highly variable forms based on local conditions.
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Recommended Control Method: Tank mix 1 part Cutrine-Plus to 2 parts Aquathol® K. Apply at the rate of 1 gallon per acre-foot of water. Dilute to facilitate even distribution.
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Maintenance Control Method: Add Aquashade at the rate of 1 quart per acre-foot of water to prevent initial growth or to retard regrowth of plants after chemical treatment.
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Alternate Control Methods: Aquathol® Granular: 27 to 81 pounds per acre-foot.
Aquathol K liquid: 0.6 to 1.9 gallons per acre-foot.
Clearigate: 4.4 to 8.7 gallons per acre-foot.
Cutrine-Plus/Reward: Tank mix in the ratio of 1:1. Apply 2 gallons per surface acre.
Reward: 2 gallons per surface acre.
Fluridone- Various liquid or pelletized formulations (see label).
*Nutlets: a small nut or nut-like fruit.
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Descriptions and pictures are from the book "How to Identify and Control Water Weeds and Algae", Edited by James C. Schmidt, 5th edition revised 1998, copyright 1976 Applied Biochemists. |
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