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Lake Weed Control: 6 Ways to Remove Coontail aka Hornwort Published by Tom Markoe on November 19, 2013 0 Comments
Lake Weeds
COONTAIL
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Coontail (Ceratophyllum demersum, also called Hornwort) are rootless, submersed, perennial lake weeds that often form dense colonies. Leaves are stiff, whorled with many forks and have small teeth along one edge of the fork. Coontail gets its name from the physical resemblance to a raccoon’s tail. Email a digital photo to Weeds@KillLakeWeeds.com for proper lake or pond weed identification. Lake weeds, including Coontail, provide habitat for many micro and macro invertebrates. This invertebrate is food for fish, ducks, reptiles and other aquatic wildlife however it can become very thick and require a weed control regime that we will discuss shortly. Coontail reproduces from fragments, pollination and seed production. It is very aggressive and grows best in water temperatures of 55°F and warmer. Coontail behaviors are similar to dandelion reproduction in early spring. If you have ever mowed your dandelion covered lawn, you know how quickly dandelions can repopulate your lawn with flowering stems.
Mechanical & Physical Weed Removal Options Raking and Cutting is one weed control method, that if done aggressively, can be successful. Lake weed removal devises such as the Weed Raker, Water Weed Razer and Water Weed Rake are available to cut or rake weeds. Remember, Coontail can regrow Contact us!