Use of Sterile Grass Carp to Control Aquatic Weeds

Aquatic weeds are a serious problem for pond owners throughout Georgia. They restrict access to fishing areas, reduce fish harvest and decrease the usefulness, attractiveness and value of a pond. Herbicides, mechanical removal, water level changes, dyes, fertilization, proper pond construction, pond renovation and biological methods successfully control unwanted aquatic weed growth. The physical and chemical characteristics of the pond and the pond owner's objectives dictate which method is most appropriate. Pond owners are familiar with the traditional methods of aquatic weed control but not with the recently available option of biological control by using sterile triploid grass carp.

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