Gapway Swamp, Cherry Grove, Columbus County.
Documenting a severe infestation of Giant Salvinia at Richardson Pond and management efforts.
Documenting a severe infestation of Giant Salvinia at Richardson Pond and management efforts.
7/14/2022
Seven weeks after an application of penoxsulam (Galleon Aquatic Herbicide). Giant Salvinia plants are succumbing to herbicide pressure. Necrosis is apparent throughout the site. Cypress trees are expressing no injury from the presence of penoxsulam. Other non-target plant species within the site are expressing various degrees of injury (ranging from no injury to death).
Seven weeks after an application of penoxsulam (Galleon Aquatic Herbicide). Giant Salvinia plants are succumbing to herbicide pressure. Necrosis is apparent throughout the site. Cypress trees are expressing no injury from the presence of penoxsulam. Other non-target plant species within the site are expressing various degrees of injury (ranging from no injury to death).
Following photos taken from the boat ramp (eastern end of the dam).
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