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Canadian Elodea (Elodea canadensis) and Brazilian Elodea (Egeria densa) are a rooted multi-branched plants with dark green blade-like leaves in whorls of three with finely toothed margins. The flowers of Elodea have three white petals with a waxy coating that makes them float. It has small, strap-like leaves 1 inch long tightly whorled around a thick stem and is often confused with Hydrilla. Elodea forms very dense mats reaching the surface.
Mechanical Options
Elodea can be controlled through cutting and raking, dyes or fertilizers or barriers.
Information on Mechanical Treatment of Aquatic Vegetation
Biological Options
Grass carp will consume elodea and are excellent at controlling it.
Information on Biological Treatment of Aquatic Vegetation
Chemical Options
The active ingredients that have been successful in treating elodea include: Diquat (E), Flumioxazin (G) and Fluridone (E). E = excellent, G = good
Information on Chemical Treatment of Aquatic Vegetation
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