Cattails

Cattails inhabit wet, lowland areas, commonly pond perimeters.  Cattails can grow anywhere from three to ten feet tall.  They require as little as one to two feet of water to reach their full potential but can flourish in as much as four feet of water.  In the United States, Cattails are either the broad-leaf or the narrow-leaf varieties and reproduce by wind-dispersed seeds or through their root systems.  Once established, Cattails make it very difficult to maintain open water. 

 

Glyphosate, a systemic herbicide, is a widely used and highly successful treatment for Cattails and other emergent plants.  Glyphosate is best applied in the early to mid fall when the Cattails are starting to take all of the nutrients out of their leaves to go dormant for the winter.  When Glyphosate is applied at this time it will travel down into the plant's root system along with the nutrients.  This will ensure that there is very little, if any, re-growth in the next season.

 

Glyphosate is the active ingredient in AquaPro, a systemic herbicide that, when applied properly, kills the root system of the plant.  AquaPro is effective on nearly all emergent plants including Cattails, Phragmites, Bulrushes, Sedges, Smartweed, Spatterdock, Purple Loosestrife and Water Lilies.  For best results, use AquaPro in conjunction with Cide-Kick II, a biodegradable surfactant which aids in AquaPro's adherence to the target plant's leaves, maximizing contact and absorption.  Both products are specially formulated for aquatic use and available for order on our website.

 

AQUA DOC offers a Cattail/Grasses Shoreline Treatment Program in which our Aquatic Specialists will treat for emergent species such as Cattails and Phragmites in two or three visits to your property.  As an added convenience, AQUA DOC offers an optional Cutting and Removal Service as well.  AQUA DOC is currently scheduling Fall 2013 Treatments, call us to arrange a free consultation with one of our Aquatic Specialists. 

 

 





 

Nate Robinson on "Live on Lakeside"

 

Click the link below to see Aqua Doc's own Nate Robinson appear with Cathy Berg, of the Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District, on WKYC's "Live on Lakeside" program.  Nate and Cathy supply great information on being good stewards of the environment and keeping Ohio waters beautiful.  Oxygen in the water is vital to keeping ponds and lakes healthy, vibrant and aesthetically pleasing.  Nate features one of the aeration systems Aqua Doc has installed in many Ohio lakes and ponds.  He explains how the aeration system works to increase oxygen in the water which improves water clarity and quality.  

 

Nate hopes his appearance was enjoyable and informative.  If you see Nate, be sure to congratulate him on his television debut!

 

http://www.wkyc.com/life/programming/Live_on_Lakeside/article/303004/442/Nathan-Robinson--Cathy-Berg-Conserving-Water-Quality-61313

 

AQUA DOC BLUE - Professional Strength Pond Colorant

Keep your pond aesthetically pleasing with AQUA DOC Blue.  This product will give the water a pleasant blue hue, but will not stain fish, waterfowl or bathing suits.   AQUA DOC Blue works by inhibiting the growth of aquatic plants and can be used in natural or man-made lakes and ponds as well as ornamental and fish farming bodies of water with little or no overflow.

AQUA DOC Blue prevents the sun's UV light from penetrating submerged weed and algae growth which breaks the cycle of photosynthesis.   Apply AQUA DOC Blue at a rate of 1 quart per surface acre (43,560 sq. ft.).  For best results, apply AQUA DOC Blue in early spring from February to April, before the plants have time to establish.  Continue applications throughout the season to minimize regrowth and aquatic seed germination.  There are no restrictions on swimming, fishing, irrigation, or stock watering with this product.    

AQUA DOC Blue is a great value and can be purchased online, at our retail store, or by phone for the low price of $24.95 per quart.   

2013 Ponderings Newsletter Release

 

READ ALL ABOUT IT!

 

AQUA DOC's 2013 Ponderings newsletter is hitting mailboxes all across the country.  Be sure to check for it in your mailbox or read it online.  Click on the link below or contact our office for your very own copy.  Just say,

"Send me a free newsletter"!

 

Toll Free:  (800)689-5253

 

Click on this link:

 

http://www.aquadocinc.com/articles.html

 

 

 

33rd Annual MAPMS Conference

AQUA DOC is attending the 33rd annual Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society (MAPMS) conference again this year.  MAPMS provides and promotes the appropriate technology for the control of aquatic vegetation.  They have continued to promote the educational advancement of their members and expand public interest.

The conference is being held in downtown Cleveland this year from March 3-6, 2013.

AQUA DOC University - Fish Management

AQUA DOC University continues to expand!

Jim Reynolds, our resident Hatchery Biologist, presented our company with an in depth look into common Midwest fish.  Information included:  fish identification, reproduction, habitat, aquaculture, common diseases, and stocking.

The presentation was an excellent opportunity for the entire staff learn more about our fishy friends and a great introduction for Jim Reynolds to our team.

Thanks Jim!!

AQUA DOC University - Welcomes Kasco!

AQUA DOC would like to thank special guest Bob Robinson from Kasco Marine for his imformative presentation he brought to us all the way from Prescott, Wisconsin.

Our staff of nearly 50 employees attended the seminar and were given the opportunity to learn more about the aspects of lake management, supporting healthy aquatic ecosystems, and the tools that Kasco Marine has to offer to be a part of the success.

Thank you Bob!  We look forward to working with Kasco and being continuing our work as stewards of water!