Aquatic Weed Control

Aquatic plants play a genuine role in healthy watercourses — providing habitat and food for wildlife, stabilising riverbanks, and absorbing pollutants. But when certain species take hold and spread unchecked, they can quickly compromise the health, appearance and function of a pond, lake or river.

Aquatic Solutions UK provides professional aquatic weed control across watercourses of all sizes, helping restore balance and keep your water in good condition.

If your aquatic weeds have got out of control and you need a helping hand, then you can give us a call on 01788 810614, or fill out our contact form today.

Problems Caused By Invasive Aquatic Plants

While aquatic plants certainly have their place in ponds and lakes, some invasive species can cause a range of problems, including:

Interfering with or prohibiting recreational activities such as swimming, fishing, and boating.
Detract from the aesthetic appeal of a body of water.
Suppressing other aquatic plant species and destabilising the ecological balance
Stunt or interfere with a balanced fish population.
Reducing dissolved oxygen levels — particularly at night and during low atmospheric pressure — leading to fish stress and death
Produce quiet water areas that are ideal for mosquito breeding.
Certain algae can be poisonous.
Impede water flow in drainage ditches, irrigation canals, and culverts, causing water to back up and increasing the risk of flooding/water logging
Deposition of weeds, sediment, and debris can and reduce the water capacity
Detached weeds and algae float downstream, blocking pumps, sluices and filters ·

Aquatic Weed Removal

Once invasive weed has become well established, lighter-touch methods such as hand-pulling or herbicide treatment are rarely sufficient. Mechanical removal is usually required — and our Truxor amphibious machines are ideally suited to the task.

Truxors are frequently preferred over conventional plant and machinery because of their low ground pressure, minimal site disturbance, and ability to access areas that larger machines cannot reach. Fitted with 3 or 4 metre cutter bars capable of cutting to depths of around 6 feet, they can clear large areas of dense weed efficiently — whether on a small lake or an extensive stretch of river.

Once cut, the Truxor is fitted with a rake attachment to collect floating weed and deposit it on the bank. Leaving cut material on the bankside for a short period allows invertebrates and other pond life to return to the water before disposal — a simple but important step in minimising ecological impact.

Get In Touch

If aquatic weeds are becoming a problem, we’re happy to help. Call us on 01788 810614, or fill out our contact form today.

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