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& Algae Control		  
Aquatic plant management through the use of a chemical herbicide/algaecide application is the most versatile and common management method for effective control of nuisance aquatic vegetation and algae growth. Excess aquatic vegetation and algae growth are considered to have a negative effect on water quality. Improving water quality by controlling or reduction of aquatic vegetation and algae will restore the environmental balance to the aquatic eco-system of a body of water.
Features & Benefits
 

Master Aquatics provides specialized herbicide/algaecide treatment programs
and plant management services for ponds, lakes, canals and wetland areas.

Chemical Treatment Programs Back to Top
To better understand and identify your specific site requirements a survey is commonly completed to provide a detailed overview of the vegetation and algae present.  Master Aquatics will then provide a detailed estimate of any prescribed treatments that may be required. We utilize specialized spray application equipment with ATV’s, smaller boats and outboards and pick-up trucks to complete most of our treatments. Our staff consists of qualified commercial applicators, that are company trained, safe, fully insured and knowledgeable professional prepared to work with our customers to meet their aquatic needs. Our staff of dedicated professionals are available year round to provide site surveys, consultations, presentations and detailed estimates for our customers.

  

Through a series of spray application programs, aquatic weeds and algae can be reduced or controlled. Restoring your aquatic environment to a more esthetically pleasing, healthier and more accessible body of water.
 
Longer lasting Back to Top  
Herbicide/algaecide control will last longer and be more effective than mechanical and manual forms of control such as harvesting or hand raking. In some cases season long control can be achieved by just one application. In most cases mechanical or manual harvesting will only provide short term reduction to your aquatic problems. In some situations the spread of aquatic plants can increase after harvesting due to fragmentation and re-growth of the disturbed aquatic plants.  Long term costs with the use of aquatic pesticides and their frequency of usage are generally considered to be less than either mechanical or manual forms of treatment.
 
Flexibility Back to Top  
Areas deemed otherwise inaccessible by other methods can be treated. With the range of aquatic products available, we can provide the flexibility to spot treat and control within a particular targeted area, selectively controlling a species in an entire body of water or provide non-selective control when it is required. In many cases undesirable exotic weeds can selectively be eliminated, while leaving beneficial native plants unharmed to establish.


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All aquatic herbicides and algaecides that are utilized by Master Aquatics have been registered by the EPA. Each aquatic pesticide must go through a registration process being tested under a variety of both short and long term environmental and laboratory conditions before ever being released for public use. Only products that have demonstrated a wide margin of safety to humans, fish, wildlife and the environment are ever used in any of our aquatic management programs. Aquatic ingredients are non-persistent in the water. They will commonly degrade and become de-activated within a short period of time after controlling plants and algae growth. Since both herbicide and algaecides are non-persistent no build-up will occur within the fish food chain. Any water use restrictions that may be required are always clearly posted on site at the shoreline with defined water usage signs.

 
Economical Back to Top  

Less labor costs and equipment are required in the chemical application process.  Long term cost reduction through the use of chemical treatments is considered to be much more effective and thus more economical then other more conventional methods of control. There is a wide variety of herbicides and algaecides available to the commercial applicator for the reduction and control of most all nuisance vegetation and algae species. Support from manufacturers, universities and government agencies help to maintain the highest standard of quality and safety providing us with a proven economical solution for the use of herbicides and algaecides in the aquatic environment.
 

AQUATIC PRODUCT LIST Back to Top
 

ALGAECIDES
 

Clearigate
A 3% chealated copper containing an emulsified adjuvant.
Best for controlling coarse forms of filamentous algae and
some vascular plants. No water use restrictions apply after treatment.
 

Copper Sulfate
 A coarse crystal used for many years as a common algaecide.
This granular product is very basic. No water use restrictions.
 

Cutrine –Plus
A 9% chealated copper solution which controls a wide variety of
filamentous, planktonis and chara forms of algae. Can be combined
with some herbicides. No water use restrictions apply.
 
Cutrine Granular
A 3.7% granular chealated copper for treatment of bottom growing algae
including chara and nitella. No water use restrictions.
 

Hydrothol-191
A liquid non-copper endothall algaecide/herbicide used very effectively
against a wide variety of weed and algae growth. A granular form also
available. Water use restrictions will apply.
 

Symmetry
A 8% chealated copper solution which controls a wide variety of filamentous,
planktonis and chara forms of algae. Can be combined with some herbicides.
No water use restrictions apply.
 

HERBICIDES
 
Aquathol K 
Is an endothall liquid concentrate solution. A quick acting contact herbicide
that controls a wide range of  leafy aquatic plants.
Water use restrictions will apply with this product.
 
Super K
A highly concentrated granular form of Aquathol K. It is effective
on a broad range of aquatic plants. Effective for spot control.
Water use restriction will apply with this product.
 
Fluridone
Including: Whitecap/Sonar/Avast. A liquid systemic herbicide effective against
a wide variety of submersed, emergent and floating aquatic plants. Products are
also available in a pelleted formulations. Some water use restrictions will apply.
 
Glyphosate
Including Avocet/ Aqua Neat/ Rodeo. Non-selective aquatic herbicide for
the control of a broad spectrum of emerged weeds, grasses and sedges.
No water use restrictions apply.
 
Current
A 8% copper herbicide. Provides fast control of many types of submersed and
floating plants. Can be used in slow moving and quiescent bodies of water.
No water use restrictions apply.
 

Reward
A concentrated liquid diquat product. This contact herbicide is very effective
on a wide variety of submersed, emergent and floating aquatic plants.
Water use restrictions will apply.
 

2,4-D Liquids
Including Weedar 64, Amine 2,4-D products. Aquatic weed control for
susceptible emergent species primarily broadleaf types of plants.
Water use restrictions will apply with this product.
 

Navigate
A granular 2,4-D product. A systemic herbicide that is effective on
the control of selective aquatic broadleaf weeds.
Water use restrictions will apply with this product.
 

OTHER PRODUCTS
 

Aqua-prep
A specific blend of high-quality enzymes with non-ionic
Surfactants designed to increase the efficiency of
naturally occurring micro-organisms in reducing
organic pond sediment.
 

Aquashade
A concentrated liquid dye formulation. Contains a blend
of blue and yellow dyes to block out specific light rays
that are critical to photosynthesis.
No water use restrictions apply with this product.
 

BlueZyme
A concentrated liquid dye formulation. Contains a blend of
blue dyes and enzymes, formulated to shade the water while
accelerating the natural organic pond sediment reduction process.
No water use restrictions apply with this product.
 

Cide-Kick II
A non-ionic, water soluble, biodegradable wetting agent and
activator. Helps to break down the waxy cuticle on the leaf or plant
Commonly mixed with other herbicides and algaecides.
 

LSC
Liquid Super Concentrate is designed to accelerate biological
degradation and rapid reduction in organic pond sediment.
Helps to improve water clarity and reduces noxious gases.
 

AquaBlasts
Water soluble packets (WSP) containing a blend
of high-quality naturally occurring bacteria, designed
to augment an existing ponds bacteria populations to
enhance in the reduction of organic pond sediment.

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