Nuisance Vegetation Control

Algae & Aquatic Weed Management

Nuisance vegetation control is critical to maintaining a clean, healthy ecosystem in-and-around your water feature. If allowed to thrive, algae, along with weeds, can take over quickly, creating an unsightly mess and throw a balanced ecosystem off. After initially correctly identifying the species to be treated, our goal is to eliminate unwanted vegetation from your pond quickly without harming the ecosystem or the stocked fish/amphibians inhabiting it.

The field experts at Triangle Pond Management are familiar with all species of nuisance vegetation including all types of weeds and algae, whether emergent, floating, or submerged. Our team is certified by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture where we maintain an aquatic pesticide license. Our licensed aquatic applicators are also certified to utilize eco-friendly herbicides that have been determined safe for use in lakes and ponds in and around NC.

Common Species Controlled Include:

Submergent (Exist under the water’s surface)
  • Hydrilla
  • Curly Leaf Pondweed
  • Fanwort
  • Bladderwort
  • Variable Leaf Milfoil
  • Elodea
Emergent (Rooted plants that stand above the water surface)
  • Cattails
  • Creeping Water Primrose
  • Smartweed
  • Alligator Weed
Algae
  • Filamentous: Spirogyra, Lyngbya, Pithophora
  • Planktonic: Anabaena
  • Blue-Green Algae
  • Macro Algae including Chara spp. and Nitella spp.
Floating
  • Watermeal
  • Duckweed

Common Nuisance Vegetation Control Treatment Options Include:

  • Biological control: Sterile grass carp
  • Chemical control: Applying herbicide to treat and control vegetation
  • Preventive control: Nutrient reduction (Floating Islands, bacteria program, lime treatment, etc.)
  • Mechanical: Hand or machine removal. (Produces a lot of waste and requires significant effort)

Slope and Embankment Mowing

Homeowners and HOAs with slightly larger ponds or lakes on their residential properties often struggle to maintain the area around them. It can be difficult to mow the grass and clear the area, especially if there are snakes and other wildlife around. We proudly provide slope mowing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Morrisville, and the surrounding areas in NC. Don’t allow your embankment to become overgrown; we can keep it clean and clear on a monthly basis. Contact a staff member here today for an estimate for recurring slope mowing services around your lake or pond.

Whether you are looking for algae and aquatic weed management, slope mowing, or both, Triangle Pond Management is the nuisance vegetation control company of choice in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Morrisville, and the surrounding cities in NC. Contact us today to set up a consultation!