AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL

Framlingham Fisheries have been treating aquatic plants for 23 years and have tackled almost every situation.

Aquatic plants play virtually no part in benefiting a fish stock in a commercial fishery. In fact they are responsible for causing the reduced stocking density on most waters.
The bulk of live food eaten by fish are simple invertebrates which themselves feed on unicellular algae produced by nutrient and sunlight. Water plants use up valuable nutrients and cause shading, reducing the volume of sunlight from benefiting the water. Concerning spawning, fish spawn successfully on any number of substrate, including tree and plant roots.

Although aquatic plants play no part in the benefit of fish production they do have a value in cosmetics and protecting fish from cormorants and other predators. Well managed beds of lilies not only look magnificent, they also give the angler a feature to fish towards. Bank side reed and rush also provide excellent cover, providing a haven for wildlife and giving anglers a feeling of seclusion.
Most submerged aquatic plants can be treated with Clarosan FG1 or Casoron G.
We can also treat rush, lilies and reed with Glyphosate, under its numerous trade names. There are several complications to these products such as volumes, inlets, outlets, and application from boats. We have the experience to tackle them.

Our staff are fully trained, experienced and carry the relevant PA1/PA-6B Certificates required when using aquatic herbicides. These can be shown on request.
Most of our chemicals are applied from a boat to gain maximum effect and access. We use a wide range of chemicals to suit each situation.
You are obliged to inform the E.A. of chemical treatment intentions, this can be done as part of our service and is usually a formality with our certification.
If you have aquatic plants in your water and you are not sure of their advantages/ disadvantages we will be pleased to discuss the options available over the telephone.