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There are several species of bulrushes (Scirpus spp.). Bulrushes are grass-like plants and can grow to 10 feet tall in shallow water or in moist soils. The leaves are usually reduced to sheaths and resemble a cluster of long, leafless stems. The stems are somewhat triangular. Flowers usually occur just below the tip of the stem. Bulrush occurs in moist soil or very shallow water in acidic to neutral conditions.
Mechanical Options
Bulrush can be cut and removed from the pond.
Biological Options
There are no biological control options for bulrush.
Chemical Options
The active ingredients that have been successful in treating bulrush include: Glyphosphate (G). E = excellent, G = good
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