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Why Does WhiteCap Work So Well?
Controlling
Duckweed, Milfoil, Watermeal and other aquatic weeds requires a time
tested and proven herbicide with lasting results. WhiteCap gets to work
quickly and efficiently by inhibiting the weed’s ability to produce
carotene – resulting in the degradation of chlorophyll. Without
chlorophyll, weeds die while WhiteCap continues working and protecting
for up to 2 seasons! WhiteCap controls and eliminates a broad range of
weeds species with some weeds appearing “sick” after only days.
Tens of
thousands of lakes, lagoons, reservoirs and other water areas have been
successfully treated with Fluridone (the ingredients in WhiteCap) for
over 20 years. WhiteCap SC Aquatic Herbicide is designed for the
management of aquatic vegetation in fresh water ponds, lakes,
reservoirs, potable water sources, drainage canals and irrigation
canals. Powerful WhiteCap herbicide contains Fluridone
(1-methyl-3-phenyl-5-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-4(1H)-pyridinone), the
same active ingredient found in Sonar® and AVAST!®.
Once applied, WhiteCap is absorbed by shoots and roots where it travels
systemically in the internal vascular system of aquatic weeds. Whitecap
inhibits carotene synthesis causing chlorophyll to break down when the
weeds are exposed to sunlight. New shoot growth will exhibit a pink or
white coloration within 7-10 days of exposure to WhiteCap with long
lasting capabilities making WhiteCap with Fluridone the herbicide of
choice by many aquatic maintenance professionals. For complete weed
control, contact with WhiteCap must be maintained for an extended period
of time depending on the severity of the infestation. Also, if
conditions exist that dilute the WhiteCap concentration in the water,
effective control may not be achieved and additional application may be
necessary. Consult the WhiteCap SC label for a list of specific weeds
controlled by WhiteCap, application rates per treated area, preferred
timing of application, ideal mixing instructions, and use restrictions
for this product.
Sonar® and AVAST!® are registered trademarks of Sepro Corp.
WHITECAP SC AQUATIC HERBICIDE is not manufactured or distributed by
Sepro Corp., the manufacturers/sellers of Sonar and AVAST!.
WhiteCap Sc with Fluridone Control
Treatment can save you countless hours of frustration and repeat
treatments by staying suspended longer. Repeat treatments with other,
less effective products can lead to an unnecessary burden on you and
your finances. WhiteCap can kill your nuisance weeds, Duckweed and
Milfoil in a hassle free manner while preventing re-infestation for up
to two seasons! A multitude of pond professionals nationwide have ranked
WhiteCap with Fluridone as a clear winner in the battle against
duckweed, Milfoil, Watermeal and other problematic aquatic weeds that
plague lakes, ponds, lagoons and irrigation canals year after year.
Heavy dredging can cost $3,000 to $40,000 or more, and in most cases
unnecessary with modern, safe and EPA approved aquatic weed control
treatments. If your lake or pond needs a potent, long lasting solution,
go with WhiteCap with Fluridone - a powerful herbicide product that's
safe for your family and the environment.
Controlling target weeds
WhiteCap controls weeds in just about any body of fresh water. The
liquid product, which can be sprayed on the surface or injected directly
into the water, disperses readily throughout the water column, providing
complete and thorough control of aquatic weeds. The selective herbicide
kills target weeds by destroying their ability to produce chlorophyll.
Plants take up WhiteCap through their shoots, leaves and roots. It is
then translocated within the vascular system throughout the plant to the
growing points. There, it inhibits the formation of carotene, a yellow
pigment in plants which protects chlorophyll from excess light energy.
For best results, apply WhiteCap before weeds begin growing actively.
Although plants take up the product quickly, it works slowly. You’ll
observe the first signs of the herbicide’s effectiveness 7 to 10 days
after application. Consult the WhiteCap Specimen Label for a complete
list of susceptible weed species and detailed use instructions.
Easy on the environment
WhiteCap controls aggressive invasive species with little or no impact
on native, beneficial aquatic plants. Because it works at rates as low
as 10 ppb, it is a safe and cost-effective tool for both small and
large-scale lake restoration projects. The herbicide’s slow mode of
action means much less chance of oxygen depletion. This can often kill
fish and other aquatic organisms when large amounts of aquatic weed
bio-mass decompose in a short time. For broader weed control, you can
mix WhiteCap in a tank with other aquatic herbicides and algaecides.
And, it won’t corrode application equipment. When applied in accordance
with labeled directions, water treated with WhiteCap is safe for
drinking, swimming and fishing and can also be used to water livestock
and irrigate crops. Consult the WhiteCap specimen label for instructions
regarding the analysis of fluridone levels in water prior to use as
potable water or agricultural irrigation.. Extensive testing of
fluridone-treated water with such organisms as phytoplankton, fish and
ducks, indicate that WhiteCap has minimal impacts on aquatic ecosystems.
Research-Proven Performance
Researchers have compared the performance of WhiteCap SC with Sonar® A.S.
In one trial, conducted by the University of Florida’s Center for
Aquatic and Invasive Plants, researchers determined the effectiveness of
each product by measuring how quickly fluridone concentrations
dissipated in ponds treated with the herbicides. At the end of the
26-week trial, they found no significant differences in the level of
residual fluridone in the water between ponds treated with one product
or the other
In a separate field container study, Center researchers evaluated the
effectiveness of each product in controlling Hydrilla shoots when
applied at five different rates – 5, 15, 25, 50 or 100 ppb. Eight weeks
after treatment, shoot growth was reduced significantly when compared to
untreated, or control, plants. There were no significant differences
between WhiteCap SC and Sonar A.S. in controlling Hydrilla growth at any
of the five application rates.
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