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2008 Statewide Strategic Plan for Eurasian Watermilfoil in Idaho

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Option How it Works Pros Cons Suitable Areas <strong>for</strong> use <strong>in</strong> <strong>Idaho</strong><br />

6.Chemical 2,4-D Moderate to highly effective Public perception<br />

Inexpensive<br />

Systemic, can kill entire plant,<br />

longer control<br />

Endothall<br />

Broad spectrum, contact<br />

herbicide that <strong>in</strong>hibits<br />

protien synthesis<br />

Effective<br />

May impact non-target<br />

plants, especially native<br />

pondweeds, coontail,<br />

elodea, niads<br />

Shorel<strong>in</strong>e, localized treatments.<br />

Waterbody littoral zones heavily<br />

<strong>in</strong>fested with EWM. Endothall is a<br />

contact herbicide that can supress<br />

EWM, typically short term. Could be<br />

good choice <strong>in</strong> flow<strong>in</strong>g waters where<br />

plant suppression is the goal<br />

Applied as liquid or<br />

granules<br />

Can be selective depend<strong>in</strong>g on<br />

concentration and seaonal<br />

tim<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Needs to be applied<br />

several years <strong>in</strong> a row<br />

Can be comb<strong>in</strong>ed with 2, 4-D <strong>for</strong><br />

early season treatments<br />

Ineffective <strong>in</strong> muddy of cold<br />

water (

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