Going overboard with aquatic weed control can lead to wholesale fish kills in small ponds and lakes, warns a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension expert. “Going helter-skelter and treating the whole pond ...

If you own a small pond or lake you will likely encounter the issue of unwanted aquatic vegetation. Aquatic plants are natural and important components of ponds or lakes. Microscopic plants, or algae, ...

With warmer temperatures, farm pond owners can now start getting back into the rhythm of active pond management, said Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at the University of Arkansas ...

There are many interesting components of plant science and agriculture. County agents spend a large percentage of their time diagnosing pond weeds. Yes, there are weeds that grow in ponds. Call me ...

Also known as reeds or pencil reeds, bulrushes are considered a valuable part of a lake’s ecosystem. They grow in marshes and along shorelines of lakes and ponds up to eight feet deep and can rise ...

The average farm pond can quickly become infested with unwanted vegetation or weeds. A weedy pond can be reclaimed with timely management considerations. Fall and spring are the best times to apply ...

After the winter, many people’s thoughts turn to getting outside and pursuing some of our favorite hobbies. For some, that includes getting their farm pond back in order for any number of recreational ...

Runaway moss growth can make pond fishing about as exciting as, well, watching moss grow. According to Dr. Michael Masser, Texas Cooperative Extension fisheries specialist, aquatic vegetation is the ...

An aquatic control company plans to treat Hobomock Pond with a chemical herbicide come summer. The state Department of Conservation and Recreation has awarded Aquatic Control Technology of Sutton a ...