• More than a colorant. Aquashade® Aquatic Plant Growth Control is a precise EPA registered blend of dyes proven to control underwater aquatic plants by limiting sunlight available for photosynthesis. 
    • Inhibits photosynthesis under water
    • Powerful formulation is tested, proven to perform by stopping photosynthesis 
    • The choice of professional applicators to prevent and control under water weeds 
    • Most effective in water deeper than two feet 
    • Use in conjunction with herbicides or algaecides for control of surface algae mats or shallow-water plants.

  • Product Details

    • Available in 1 (4 units in a case), 2.5 (2 units in a case), 5, 30, and 275 gallon containers
    • Active ingredient: Acid Blue 9 and Acid Yellow 23
    • US EPA Registration No. 33068-1

  • Application

    Pour directly into water. Dispersion can be accelerated by applying in several areas around the treatment site, or allowing fountains/aerators to run.

    ​For best results, apply early in the season, prior to plant germination. ​
    For use in: natural and manmade contained lakes and ponds (ornamental, recreational, fish bearing & fish farming bodies) with little or no out ow of water.

  • Regulatory

    Wait 1 hour before swimming, irrigation or animal consumption. Do not apply to water that will be used for human consumption.  
  • This product is registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) in the following states. Registration status may be subject to change.
    For specifics on aquatic pesticide application permitting, contact your local state agency. Click here for a list of agencies.
    Alabama
    Alaska
    Arizona
    Arkansas
    California
    Colorado
    ​Connecticut
    Delaware
    Florida
    Georgia
    Hawaii
    Idaho
    Illinois
    Indiana
    Iowa
    Kansas
    Kentucky
    Louisiana
    Maine
    Maryland
    ​    Massachusetts
    Michigan
    Minnesota
    Mississippi
    Missouri
    Montana
    Nebraska
    Nevada
    New Hampshire
    New Jersey
    New Mexico
    New York
    North Carolina
    North Dakota
    Ohio
    Oklahoma
    Oregon
    Pennsylvania
    Rhode Island
    South Carolina
    South Dakota
    Tennessee
    Texas
    Utah
    Vermont
    Virginia
    Washington
    West Virginia
    Wisconsin
    Wyoming
    Puerto Rico

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An ideal solution for power plants

EPA registered to control growth in industrial wastewater ponds.

Disperses within hours

Easy to use, with fast results.

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Better than generic equivalent products; out performs!

Gordon

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I'm a long-time user of Aquashade for my 3 acre pond. It's a great ... product that reduces algae and weed growth

Thomas

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Works well for underwater algae problems.

Wade

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