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Aquatic Nuisance Species Control Methods

Below is a compilation of known control methods for selected aquatic and wetland nuisance species. Use the pull-down menus to view each list.
aquatic plants
crustaceans
mollusks
marine alga
wetland plants
Key: present = Present in the NEANS region watch list = Not yet known in the NEANS region
image of curly-leaved pondweed, an aquatic plant Curly-leaved pondweed
(Potamogeton crispus)		     present gif
 
image of Eurasian milfoil, an aquatic plant Eurasian milfoil
(Myriophyllum spicatum)		     present gif
 
image of European naiad, an aquatic plant European Naiad
(Najas minor)		     present gif
 
image of Fanwort, an aquatic plant Fanwort
(Cabomba caroliniana)		     present gif
 
image of South American waterweed, an aquatic plant South American waterweed
(Egeria densa)		     present gif
 
image of variable milfoil, an aquatic plant Variable-leaved milfoil
(Myriophyllum heterophyllum)		     present gif
 
image of water chestnut, an aquatic plant Water chestnut
(Trapa natans)		     present gif
 
image of yellow floating heart, an aquatic plant Yellow floating heart
(Nymphoides peltata)		     present gif
 
image of Chinese mitten crab, a crustacean Chinese mitten crab
(Eriocheir sinensis)		     watch gif
 
image of Caulerpa, a marine algae Caulerpa
(Caulerpa taxifolia)		     watch gif
 
image of veined Rapa whelk, a mollusk Veined Rapa whelk
(Rapa venosa) 		    watch gif
 
image of Common reed, a wetland plant Common reed
(Phragmites australis)		     present gif
 
image of purple loosestrife, a wetland plant Purple loosestrife
(Lythrum salicaria)		     present gif
 
This web page is provided for informational purposes only. The NEANS Panel does not make any claims as to which control/eradication methods are "best," and is not responsible for the content of external links. Please contact your state or provincial permitting agency for guidance before implementing any of these techniques.
 
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