Lampwick Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Does anyone know of or use a chemical treatment for getting rid of reeds in ponds? It needs to be one which will not harm the aquatic life in the pond! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 http://www.ceh.ac.uk/sci_programmes/documents/reeds_rushes_grassesandsedges.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpius Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 I think one of the chemicals that will do the job is "Roundup Pro Active" this product is none toxic to fish but due to the small leaf area the dilution rate needs to be adhered to, it's also quite expensive and the time of application is important. I sought advice from the Environmental Agency but be warned their rules are extensive (a) what's the grid reference of the area you intend to spray, (b) what chemicals do you intend to use and the dilution rate, © time and date of proposed application, (d) quote your licence number confirming you are qualified to carry our this procedure. Mine is a privately owned 3.5 lake, far away from any water courses. They have forms available for spraying, Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Roundup is being banned in the UK, I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Glyohosate is not being banned in the UK. To the OP,are you infirm,if not,the best way is to dig it out if it's just a pond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Glyohosate is not being banned in the UK. To the OP,are you infirm,if not,the best way is to dig it out if it's just a pond. I feel infirm but no I'm not! It's a big begger of a pond! About 25m x 20m and about 1m deep plus silt!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terence Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 I feel infirm but no I'm not! It's a big begger of a pond! About 25m x 20m and about 1m deep plus silt!!! wade in and pull out its dirty smelly work dont dig if theres a liner in there did one about half that size last year did it in 1 day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 wade in and pull out its dirty smelly work dont dig if theres a liner in there did one about half that size last year did it in 1 day That's the spirit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 That's the spirit! I think I needs some spirits at the thought! Cheers for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Shooting Times Country Gun John Humphreys used to spray his reeds with glyphosphate on his pond. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Trouble is glyphosphate will also kill of all your other water plants as well. You will loose all your oxygenators like elodea. So will need to replant them or remove some before treatment to replant later. The other option is to top cut them, then spread a black weed control plastic over to starve the plant of light, this method works best when the plants are growing fast. So is probably a bit late this year. One method is to hold a muck party. Get a load of mates over with waiders. Get them to help pull the reeds and have a beer and BQ after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Does anyone know of or use a chemical treatment for getting rid of reeds in ponds? It needs to be one which will not harm the aquatic life in the pond! Cheers Get a long arm in for the day and slub it out. Suggest waiting til winter, half this year, half next. I take it theres no liner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 You would have to be careful if there is a puddled mud bottom too on the pond not to damage it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 No liner, it's a formal pond in an old Park - Estate House. The reeds are choking the pond but I can't harm the aquatic life! So I guess it's getting in and getting cold and tired!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 No liner, it's a formal pond in an old Park - Estate House. The reeds are choking the pond but I can't harm the aquatic life! So I guess it's getting in and getting cold and tired!!! You know it makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) No liner, it's a formal pond in an old Park - Estate House. The reeds are choking the pond but I can't harm the aquatic life! So I guess it's getting in and getting cold and tired!!!Get a dry suit then, you'll still get tired but will stay warm at least. There are half sensible ones for about £300. Worth every penny if youre in the drink alot. Edit - you could successfully argue from an ecological perspective that the aquatic life is already severely compromised and a mechanical method will only improve it. Get Mr Long arm excavator in the job this winter, it will soon bounce back. Best practice would be to carry out the works at a gentle pace and split work over a couple of winters. Worth having an oxygen meter handy also as disturbing the silts could release gas. Edited October 3, 2014 by ack-ack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted October 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Get a dry suit then, you'll still get tired but will stay warm at least. There are half sensible ones for about £300. Worth every penny if youre in the drink alot. Edit - you could successfully argue from an ecological perspective that the aquatic life is already severely compromised and a mechanical method will only improve it. Get Mr Long arm excavator in the job this winter, it will soon bounce back. Best practice would be to carry out the works at a gentle pace and split work over a couple of winters. Worth having an oxygen meter handy also as disturbing the silts could release gas. I spent a bit of time looking at dry suits last night! Any tips on them? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) I spent a bit of time looking at dry suits last night! Any tips on them? Cheers Buy one that fits! Edited October 3, 2014 by felly100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Don't **** whilst wearing one Deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 The swear filter is stupid you cannot even use a children's word for trumping Sorry mods not apologising on this one big brother is getting too big Deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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