Aquatic Vegetation Management in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Mississippi

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Louisiana Pond Management provides aquatic vegetation management in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and anywhere else in the state or Mississippi. We provide treatment for individual or as-needed treatments, as well as monthly contracts to maintain your pond or lake.

This maintenance includes vegetation control, which is crucial for supporting the health of your body of water. Neglecting aquatic vegetation management in a pond or lake can lead to overgrowth, which can add organic matter that can deplete oxygen levels and harm aquatic life. Excessive vegetation can also make fishing difficult by tangling lines and reducing fish accessibility. Cyclical, unchecked plant growth promotes algae blooms, disrupts water quality, and diminishes the lake’s overall aesthetic and recreational value.

Pond/lake weeds and algae can spread easily by birds, boats, turtles, nutria, and other animals visiting different water bodies. Algae spores can be transferred by wind as well. Once established, the vegetation can rapidly spread. If you want to reverse or avoid vegetation overgrowth in your pond or lake, then give us a call.

Louisiana Pond Management has over 35 years’ experience safely and effectively treating pond weeds and algae with our aquatic vegetation control services in greater Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Mississippi. We are experts in plant identification and herbicide application, and we have four certified applicators on staff. We are passionate about the process of assessing the issues, developing an effective plan to improve your pond/lake based on your goals, and providing the best value.

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Why have a professional treat my pond/lake?

A qualified biologist can do the following:

  • Positively identify the vegetation and vegetation combinations.
  • Identify and avoid off target effects of plants that are desirable (irises).
  • Survey the pond for aggravating factors like nutrients that may be affecting the pond.
  • Develop a plan to treat effectively using herbicide combinations and enhancements to most effectively control the vegetation and keep it controlled.

Request a Quote

Contact us today to get a quote on getting rid of aquatic weeds and algae and start enjoying your pond or lake again!

Barriers to DIY pond vegetation control

Trying to positively identify aquatic weeds and vegetation: Many plants look alike, especially when they are in water. Some of them are affected by one herbicide and not another. New aggressive, invasive plants species are establishing in our region.

Knowing the products available to use for treatment: We attend continuing education conferences and stay up to date on herbicides, algaecides and treatment enhancements. Labels, product use, and research are changing. Selecting the right approach can be a puzzle.

Treatment done incorrectly can have serious consequences: Some treatments can be toxic to fish if not correctly applied, and some treatments can reduce oxygen in the pond, causing a fish kill. Off-target, desirable plants can be affected by the wrong treatment or a poorly applied treatment. (Irises, oak trees, etc.)

Investment: Depending on your situation and the vegetation that is an issue, you may be required to use several products. Like most things, they are less expensive purchased in larger containers. We purchase large quantities and have the combinations on hand for special recipes for effective applications. Application equipment requires purchase, cleaning, maintenance and storage.

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