Lake Weed Control

We specialize in the treatment and removal of noxious weeds from lake margins.

The Problem

Invasive weeds have a negative impact on the overall health of a lake or large pond. Tall growing weeds can obscure the view to residents in lake front properties. Their destructive and fast‐growing root systems can puncture lake liners leading to uncontrolled water loss and increased maintenance and repair costs. Weeds can also produce habitats suitable for insect and rodent breeding.

The Solution

ALPHA Environmental Solutions have experience with both herbicide application and manual removal of noxious weeds from lake margins, without impacting other aquatic life. The type of method used for treatment and elimination depends on the type of nuisance weed species present, the severity of the overgrowth, and the preferences of the client.

In the UAE, the most common noxious weeds are Arundo donax and Phragmites sp. that can grow rapidly to a height of up to 4 meters and can rapidly outgrow and eliminate other more favourable aquatic plants. In our experience, these weeds cannot be eliminated through physical removal alone, due to its rapid reproductive propagation by underground rhizomes. Our removal methods are based on International Best Practices by the US Environmental Protection Authority that involve the application of selective herbicides followed by physical removal with specialized machinery

Lake Weed Control

herbicide application and manual removal of noxious weeds from lake margins. We apply the herbicides from the shore or using boats.

After treatment with herbicides, we cut weeds using specialized underwater weed harvesting machines.

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