The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present the webinar “Aquatic Vegetation Under Control: Finding the Right Fit for Your Goals” from 6-7:30 p.m. on Feb. 25.

Aquatic vegetation peaks above the surface of a water body.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a webinar focused on controlling aquatic vegetation in ponds on Feb. 25. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife)

The cost is $35, and advanced registration is required at

https://tx.ag/AquaticVegControl. Following registration, an email will be sent with instructions on how to access the webinar.

The webinar offers one Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education unit in integrated pest management for pesticide applicators who attend the live session.

Brittany Chesser, AgriLife Extension aquatic vegetation management program specialist and lead diagnostic scientist at AgriLife Extension’s Aquatic Diagnostics Laboratory, Bryan-College Station, will be the featured speaker.

Webinar topics covered

Chesser said the webinar will cover various topics essential for effective aquatic vegetation control. This includes the underlying factors, such as environmental conditions, which lead to pond vegetation issues.

Additional focus will be placed on:

  • The identification of commonly found nuisance vegetation species.
  • An in-depth overview of management practices, including mechanical and physical removal, chemical control options, and the use of biological agents like grass carp.
  • Guidance on selecting the most appropriate management approach based on specific pond goals.
  • Strategies for integrating management methods to achieve long-term success.

“Ultimately, I hope participants will be able to understand the root causes of vegetation issues and confidently choose and apply management strategies to ensure their pond remains functional and enjoyable,” Chesser said.

Webinar package available for 2025

This webinar is part of a 10-month expert series dedicated to providing pond owners and managers with up-to-date, scientific information related to maintaining the health and productivity of ponds.

A 2025 Aquatic Webinar Series Bundle is available for individuals who would like to register for all webinars throughout the year. The cost is $300 for the webinar bundle. Register at https://tx.ag/AquaticBundle.

For more information, contact Chesser at [email protected].

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