The Lake Gaston Weed Control Council (LGWCC) continues to fund herbicide treatments based upon recommendations from a Technical Advisory Group with support from the Lake Gaston Stakeholders Group.
Aqua Services, Inc. www.asilakemanagement.com was again awarded the application contract for Lyngbya Treatments which will increase to +/-376acres in 2022.
The initial treatment for Lyngbya will take place April 19th-22rd
Additional treatments for Lyngbya are tentatively scheduled :
May 17-20th
June 14-17th
July 19-22th
August 16-19th and
September 13-16th
The products to be used are Captain XTR, Cutrine Ultra, and AMP. There are no swimming, irrigation, or fish consumption restrictions.
Here is a link to maps showing the specific Lyngbya treatment areas: https://arcg.is/1ObSq4
PLM Lake and Land Management Corp. www.plmcorp.net was once again selected as the application contractor for Hydrilla treatments. No specific treatment areas have been designated at this time for Hydrilla. Should infestations occur, treatments will be scheduled.