Aquatic Weed Control

Safety to operators and wildlife Roundup Pro Biactive has very low toxicity to humans, animals, birds, fish and insects. It acts on an enzyme, which is found only in plants, preventing the plant from making proteins. The World Health Organisation rates glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup Pro Biactive, as 'practically non-toxic', the lowest classification available. There is no need to restrict public access after spraying with Roundup Pro Biactive, and correctly treated water may be used for irrigation.		Related Information... Safety to the Environment Timing and Planning a Weed Control Program
Caution Users must consult the appropriate Environment Agency before applying Roundup Pro Biactive herbicide in reservoirs, watercourses and waterways. Roundup Pro Biactive provides long-term control of aquatic weeds in ditches and drainage channels. It controls emergent and floating weeds including especially difficult to kill species such as reeds, rushes, sedges and grasses. When used as directed there is little risk to spray operators, wildlife, or the environment. Roundup Pro Biactive may be used in waters stocked with fish, if used in strict accordance with the recommendations. top