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Thread: Aquatic Weed Control

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    Default Aquatic Weed Control

    Has anyone experience/knowledge in an economical and eco-friendly method for reduction and control of AQUATIC WEED?

    My brother manages Lakenvlei (no relation to OURS!) in Mapumalanga (or in oldspeak - Eastern Transvaal!)

    THE OTHER LAKENVLEI

    The lake which is several hectares in extent holds many very good (stocked) RBT - but is unfishable due to a heavy infestation of aquatic weed. (mainly Oxygen Weed, Pan Grass and Knot Weed).
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    I have heard that sterilised grass carp can be an effective way of controlling such weed. I know that there is a guy breeding them in South Africa, but can't give you more details - maybe worth googling it.

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    The link is

    http://www.graskarp.co.za/

    Especially this link

    http://www.graskarp.co.za/weednew.html

    Cheers
    Last edited by Pierre; 05-03-07 at 09:26 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pierre View Post
    Thanks!!!
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    hi jasper
    i know i will get into trouble not sticking to the right thread, anyway it was nice meeting you this weekend. we never had a chance to say bye properly, hope you enjoyed the sarmies, when you got back to your kit (sorry no coffee). if you have a contact number for roland webb please tell him the same.
    cheers
    rols
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    Quote Originally Posted by rols View Post
    hi jasper
    i know i will get into trouble not sticking to the right thread, anyway it was nice meeting you this weekend. we never had a chance to say bye properly, hope you enjoyed the sarmies, when you got back to your kit (sorry no coffee). if you have a contact number for roland webb please tell him the same.
    cheers
    rols
    Thanks Roland ... the sarmies were GREAT ... and thank you for all your hard work and great company.

    Roland can be contacted on 0848428397
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    Alcohol is the anaesthesia by which we endure the operation of life. GBS

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