Legal Issues

• Many areas of the country require a notification to be sent to the local government or permission from the county before herbicide can be applied to any pond. This way, the county knows what chemicals are in the ground around the area. Water from any pond can eventually leech into water used for drinking and other purposes, so it is important to follow all legal permits and permissions before using an herbicide. Businesses should be doubly careful about following all regulations regarding ponds and herbicides.
  
  

Herbicides

• Many types of herbicides are available. Each type is designed to eliminate a different problem. Sonar-RTU Aquatic Herbicide is designed to clear a variety of pond weeds and problems. It is easy to use and works best in smaller ponds. White Cap Aquatic Herbicide is also one of the easiest kinds of herbicide to use and is one of the safest. It keeps fish and other pond creatures alive while killing unwanted weeds. Algaecides are used to kill unwanted algae. Choose an herbicide designed to kill the types of plants infesting your pond. Remember that most herbicides will also kill plants you want to keep.
  
  

Other Methods

• Another way to kill unwanted plants is pond dye. Its chemicals usually will kill weeds. Placing beneficial bacteria into the pond will also clear up a lot of the problem. This eliminates pond muck, which kills the plants. Buy beneficial bacteria online through a pond supply store. It is also possible to manually clear out the weeds with a water mower or by hand with a pond rake.
  
  

Process

• Most herbicides are easy to mix into any pond and work quickly. Some herbicides have to be mixed up with water because they come in concentrated form, but others can be poured directly into the water. Always follow the directions of the brand you purchase. Most herbicides can be poured into the water and left. They will naturally spread throughout the entire pond.