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[Lucky Pittman <lucky.pittman@murraystate.edu>]

At 12:53 PM 08/12/2002 -0400, you wrote:
> I have a small pond (1/2 acre). What does duck weed look like? I have a lot
> of a vinous growth plant  (long strings) under water. What can one do to
> reduce cattails?

Bruce,
The filamentous type vegetation can be controlled, to some degree, by 
fertilization or use of one of the sunshade(AquaShade, etc.) products that 
diminish penetration of sunlight.
Cattails are best controlled by making certain that pond edges drop off 
rapidly to a depth of at least 18-24 inches.  Shallow, sloping pond banks 
are the ideal spot for cattails.

Lucky Pittman
USDA Zone 6
Hopkinsville, KY