It is easier and less costly to prevent weed problems than it is to control them once they develop. Careful pond site selection, proper pond construction and watershed practices are the first ...

Indeed, a staple of east Texas land owners is the farm pond. Ponds can serve many purposes ... The two types of fish that can be used to control pond weeds: grass carp and tilapia. Grass carp are a ...

When you break up the pond questions into different management questions, how to clear out excess vegetation is at the top of that list. Before we start, please understand that some vegetation is good ...

Previously, we have looked at the two kinds of fish that are good at eating some varieties of pond weeds. These two fish ... If you wish to learn more about farm pond management, the Angelina ...

Of all the questions received in our local AgriLife Extension office — from cattle to hay meadows, home gardens, and landscapes — it seems the most common are about managing a farm pond.

Editor’s Note: The following was submitted by the Farm Pond ... developed the Weed Watchers program to train local lake groups to take an active role in monitoring their ponds for the presence ...

EAST TEXAS (KLTV/KTRE) - We’re looking at what you need to know if there’s duckweed on your pond. It’s a common and difficult to control aquatic weed that shows up in many farm ponds. It shows up as a ...

Tilapia are often not effective for vegetation control if the pond has ... So, as you head out to a local farm pond, and are tired of pulling the weeds off the hook each time you cast, remember ...

During this time of the year, there are several tasks that need to take place on farm ponds, according to Scott Jones, small impoundment specialist in the department of aquaculture and fisheries ...

Another factor that demands attention in Smith County is weed control. Aquatic weeds are a common problem in farm ponds, although some aquatic vegetation might be good for the pond. Rooted aquatic ...

This publication is a handy guide to assist in the management of the farm pond throughout the year. Weed control in a farm pond is another area of concern for some farm pond managers. Weeds in the ...

The two types of fish that can be used to control pond weeds: grass carp and tilapia ... and Water Conservation District to bring you a farm/pond and beaver trapping demonstration June 3 at ...