What will kill cattails?

What will kill cattails?

Killing cattails is a must to keep the growth under control. The best way to kill cattails is by using an aquatic approved herbicide with the active ingredient, glyphosate. Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Round Up, but Round Up is not approved for aquatic use and could harm your fish.

Is it legal to remove cattails?

Never heard of cutting cattails being illegal, but the only real way to get rid of them all is to use a backhoe and dig them out. That is the answer. Cattails only grow in shallow water. Using a machine, you pull them out roots and all, and deepen the water where they were growing.

How do I get rid of cattails in my pond without killing the fish?

The two best ways to kill cattails without harming your fish are to hand pull the cattails and/or cut them below the surface of the water. Both are effective at ridding your pond of cattail plants and are 100% safe for fish.

How do you dig up cattails?

Use a shovel to dig gently around a clump of cattail shoots 6 to 8 inches from the base of the stalks. Dig into the soil to a depth of 12 to 18 inches in order not to cause damage to the rhizomes. Gently bend the shovel handle backward in lever-like action.