Vinegar on Aquatic Vegetation

machinart · **Joined:** Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:47 am **Posts:** 5

Has anyone tried the vinegar mix on aquatic vegetation? I have a canal that has been taken over by water hyacinth. Thanks.

Dchall_San_Antonio · **Posted:** Fri May 15, 2009 10:13 pm

I have not heard about water hyacinth since the 80s. Back then the only cure was to dredge it out every year.

machinart · **Joined:** Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:47 am **Posts:** 5

I live in FL in have a 3/4 mile canal just full of it. I don't have the equipment to dredge it out and wouldn't want to know what it would cost to have someone else do it. I ordered some 10% vinegar that I'll give a shot. I will post the results.

Dchall_San_Antonio · **Posted:** Thu May 21, 2009 9:32 am

If the canal is yours, they you're on the hook. If the canal is not yours, then call the city or county.

One really good thing about water hyacinth: it cleans up polluted water!

Dirt Doctor · **Posted:** Sat May 23, 2009 9:59 am

Vinegar might work but 10% hydrogen peroxide would be worth a try also.

Dchall_San_Antonio · **Posted:** Fri May 29, 2009 10:35 am

Hadn't heard of using hydrogen peroxide. Is it just a spray to the foliage?

Vinegar on Aquatic Vegetation

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