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Giant Reed (Arundo donax) is a tall, cane-like grass that can grow to over 20 feet in height. Leaves are elongate, 1-2 inches wide and a foot long. Flowers appear in August and September, are 2 feet long, plume like, and stand erect.
Mechanical Options
Giant reed can be mowed or cut and removed from the pond.
Information on Mechanical Treatment of Aquatic Vegetation
Biological Options
There are no biological control options for the treatment of giant reed.
Chemical Options
The active ingredients that have been successful in treating giant reed include: Glyphosphate (G), Imazamox (G), Imazapyr (E), Triclopyr (G). E = excellent, G = good
Information on Chemical Treatment of Aquatic Vegetation
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