Extension Service specialist outlines physical, mechanical and biological controls
Shading is effective in preventing aquatic vegetation from taking over a pond. The more the sun is able to penetrate to the pond bottom, the more algae and invasive plants will grow, said Brittany Chesser, an aquatic vegetation management program specialist. She addressed a group of landowners at a Texas A&M Extension Service seminar earlier in March. COURTESY PHOTO
Brittany Chesser, an aquatic vegetation management program specialist with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, provided key pond management tips in a seminar this month in the Lampasas County annex conference room.
In her talk, Chesser provided details on physical, mechanical, biological and chemical controls to manage vegetation in ponds. Also, Chesser included tips on identifying vegeta…
