Invasive Species

Scientists at the University of Delaware uncovered a hidden weapon that one of the most invasive wetland plants in the United States uses to silently and efficiently “bump off” its neighbors. “Phragmites is taking over the marsh world,” said UD plant biologist Harsh Bais. “It’s a horticultural disaster.” Click here to take a closer look […]

Have you ever seen some of these guys in your pond? Don’t be alarmed, they won’t hurt you. While they do not look all that pleasant, they are actually helping the pond. These creatures are known as bryozoans, or moss animals. Masses the size of the ones pictured are actually a colonies of thousands or […]

We are very excited to be working with our friends at Smith Mountain Lake to assist them with the overall lake management program for nuisance and invasive aquatic vegetation management. See more by reading the story below. TLAC pulls out the big guns on hydrilla, Written by Laurie Edwards The war on weeds is ramping […]

By Lee Abernathy, Environmental Scientist Of the number of weeds that are found in your pond there are many that can cause more issues that others. One of these plants is Hydrilla. Released in the United States in Florida waterways in the 1960’s, hydrilla has now established in many states. Controlling invasive sepcies is costing […]

Science Daily — Scientists at the University of Delaware have uncovered a hidden weapon that one of the most invasive wetland plant species in the United States used to silently and efficiently “bump off” its neighbors. The invasive strain of Phragmites australis, or common reed, believed to have originated in Eurasia, exudes from its roots […]

Written By Industry Expert Shannon Junior, Aquatic Ecologist I often respond to calls from homeowners and property managers who have been working hard to control nuisance vegetation problems in their ponds or lakes, but have been unsuccessful. They have done extensive internet research and have talked to plant “experts” over the phone. Based on the […]

The Eastern Shore is the Virginia portion of the Delmarva Peninsula which separates the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay. This area of land primarily consists of rural farmland which produces a multitude of agriculture products. Being located on the coast, the Eastern Shore is also a major producer of seafood in Virginia. In order […]