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Herbicides for Aquatic Weed Control

Disclaimer

These herbicide recommendations are made subject to the product being registered for that purpose under relevant legislation. It is the user's responsibility to check that registration or an off-label permit covers the proposed use. Always read the herbicide label.

If in doubt, check with the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) website at www.apvma.gov.au

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Only herbicides registered for use in pasture and non-cropping situations – or included under off-label provisions - are listed in the following table. For recommendations in specific crops consult an agronomist.

Care must be taken in using herbicides as non-target plants contacted may be harmed.

Wetting agents

Most herbicides require a wetting agent for best results. Carefully consult the product label for specific directions regarding any adjuvants.

Waterways and wetlands

Be careful! Many herbicides can cause damage to waterways and wetlands. Check the herbicide label directions carefully before use near waterways and wetlands. For more information see Guidelines for Safe and Effective Herbicide Use Near Waterways.

Herbicide brands and concentrations

Herbicides are referred to by the active chemical ingredient in the following table. The product trade names in this publication are supplied on the understanding that no preference between equivalent products is intended and that the inclusion of a product does not imply endorsement by DPIPWE over any other equivalent product from another manufacturer. Information on available brands containing the herbicide you require should be obtained from a reputable herbicide supplier or the APVMA website at www.apvma.gov.au

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There may be a number of products with the same active ingredient some with alternate formulations (concentration) registered for control of a weed eg: Glyphosate 360 g/L, Glyphosate 450 g/L may be registered for use on the same weed. Alternate formulations such as these will have a different application rate. ALWAYS check the label.

In and around waterways

Weeds	Herbicide (active ingredient)	Commercial products (content of active ingredient)	Rate of commercial product per litre	Comments
Egeria Egeria densa Canadian Pondweed Elodea canadensis	*Diquat plus Guar Gum	Diquat 200 ® 200 g/L Hydrogel ® 500 g/kg	250 g of Hydrogel in 10 L of water plus 10 L of diquat in 10 L of gel mix	In accordance with APVMA Off-Label permit – PER11030. Apply directly to the water body. Refer to the diquat product label for application rate and to the Hydrogel permit for directions of use.
Canadian Pondweed Elodea canadensis	Copper	Cupricide 110 g/L	0.5 – 1 ml/L	For application follow label directions.

* These products are not registered for this use in Tasmania and will not be mentioned on product labels, however Permit Number – PER11030 issued by the Australian Pesticides & Veterinary Medicines Authority allows this specific use. If using this method and herbicide you will require a copy of this off-label permit.

For further information on permit details visit the APVMA website at www.apvma.gov.au

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