Fish Ponds – Managing and Weed Control
Q: I purchased a house with a 2 acre lake. What do I need to know about managing it and keeping weeds out?
A: The first thing to determine is the nutrient quality of the water in your lake. You can bring a sample of water taken from the middle of the lake to your local Extension office (1-800-ASKUGA1). For a small fee, the sample will be sent to the University of Georgia and you’ll receive a report on the quality of the water. This will help you determine how much fertilizer the lake needs.
Weed control is a complicated process – you don’t want to harm the fish or the humans who are in the water – but weeds can choke a lake. Your local Extension office has a free publication Using Chemicals in Ponds.
Texas A&M also has an excellent guide to identifying pond weeds.
See also: Current UGA Aquatic Weed Control Recommendations
You might also ask for Managing Sportfishing Ponds for tips on general maintenance.
Here is a list of pond consultants.
see also
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Grass – Mixing Fescue and Rye
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Pansy – Caterpillar Damage
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Paulownia (Princess Tree) – Identification and Control
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Pesticide Toxicity to Earthworms
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Moss – How to Grow
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Milkweed for Monarchs – Growing Milkweed in Georgia
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Bulbs – When to Plant in Fall
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Lilac – Growing in Georgia
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Alberta Spruce – Dying
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Poinsettia – Forcing to Bloom for Christmas
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