Plant & Algae Management

Invasive aquatic plants and algae can turn a good day on the lake into a disaster. Plants like Eurasian watermilfoil, Curlyleaf Pondweed, Brittle Naiad and more not only displace desirable native plant species but interfere with recreational use and degrade water quality. The same can be said for invasive and nuisance algae, such as Starry Stonewort and potentially harmful cyanobacteria blooms (HABs). Neglecting these troublesome plants and algae is rarely the best option and is never a solution. Management by Professionals such as Ready Scout, be it mechanical, chemical or manual, can provide relief to lake and pond owners, and restore aquatic ecosystems and water quality.

Ensure Your Lake Thrives: Expert Solutions for Healthy Ecosystems

Ready Scout specializes in the safe and responsible use of aquatic herbicides and algaecides, and nutrient inactivation products to help you be good stewards of your lake ecosystem and your lake community. 

The use of systemic and selective herbicides such as ProcellaCOR, Clearcast and Sonar, effective copper and peroxide algaecides such as Cutrine, Oximycin P5 and Greenclean, and nutrient inactivants such as alum and Eutrosorb in lakes require more than a license. They require an understanding of lake ecology and morphology, species identification, product specifications and behaviors and technical expertise. Ready Scout combines all these skills to recommend and guide lakes through cost effective and environmentally sound projects to improve lake conditions.