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Controlling Parrotfeather in a Pond Without Harming Fish

Parrotfeather is a rooted, submerged perennial. Control options include regular mechanical raking or approved aquatic herbicides. Identify the weed type first (algae, floating, submerged, emergent), as treatments differ. UGA's pond weed ID and control guide is at bit.ly/GApondweed.

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