WHat You Can do

                                    Fragment With new roots

Fragmentation is its primary means of spread.  Shoots break off naturally via wind or wave action, or from recreational activities like boating.  Fragments can drift, develop roots, sink and grow into new plants.

Here are some of the things you can do to help reduce the spread of Eurasian Milfoil:

• Learn to identify the plant.  Many pond folks mistake some of the other weeds, such as Curley Leaf, with Eurasian Milfoil.
  

• Use a net (or purchase a pool-skimmer) to remove floating Eurasian Milfoil fragments.   These fragments can grow new roots and start new plants.
  

• Don't take trailers in and out of the pond during the spring, summer or fall.   Milfoil can cling to spots on the trailer and boat and thus migrate to other ponds and lakes.
  
• If you're very careful, you can pick the Milfoil and remove it from the pond.  Make sure you remove it, as floating fragments can re-root and grow into new plants.  If you pick plants, carry a good net to place the plants into.  If you're not sure don't pick the plants, as poor picking techniques can increase the spread of the plant rather than preventing it.