Specialists in UK Waterway Management
Aquaclear operate a national contracting service specialising in Waterway, Reed bed and Wetland Management
Aquatic Weed Control and Removal in the UK
Aquaclear Water Management are specialists in the cutting, removal, and control of all aquatic and marginal plant species in the UK including blanket weed, pond weed, algae, water lilies, pennywort, bulrushes, and many more.
Covering the whole of the UK, we provide services such as the cutting, removal and control of aquatic vegetation, as well as silt pumping, dredging, on-water
excavation and flotsam removal. Whether your watercourse is in need of attention for purely cosmetic reasons, or you have serious concerns about flooding or invasive plant species, we
have the expertise, experience and tools to help
It is common for watercourses such as lakes, ponds, and canals to become congested with excessive plant growth such as blanket weed, water lilies, bur reeds, duck weed, and be disrupted by invasive plant species. The problems presented by this excessive growth can range from the superficial i.e., spoiling the appearance of the watercourse, to more serious issues such as the suppression of native plants and wildlife, disruption of boats and fishing, reduction of water flow and an increased risk of flooding.
Working throughout the UK, we provide a full range of weed control services including pond and lake weed cutting and clearance services. From blanket weed control in lakes to the removal of invasive weed species such as floating pennywort or Canadian pond weed, at Aquaclear we can help you keep your waterways clear.
Aquatic Weed Control
Water management officials agree that regular removal of aquatic weed is the most effective method available to reduce plant growth without damaging the environment. At Aquaclear Water management we specialise in the control of blanket weed, pond weed, algae, invasive weeds species such as floating pennywort, Canadian pond weed, curly waterweed, and all types of aquatic weed.
Where do we work?
At Aquaclear we have extensive experience in the removal and control of all types of aquatic weeds and plants in the UK. We work in a wide range of environments, large and small, across the whole of the UK including:
SSSI Sites
Public and Private Lakes and Ponds
Canals, Rivers and Marinas
Nature Reserves
Fisheries
Reservoirs
Golf Courses
Leisure Parks
...along with many others
The lightweight construction of the Truxor Amphibious Harvester allows access to sensitive areas which heavier conventional machinery cannot reach. This makes the Truxor the ideal choice for work on more sensitive environments.
For a look at a selection of our previous clients and their testimonies, head over to our Clients page.
Truxor Amphibious Harvester
Our Truxor machines are specially designed for the removal of weeds, aquatic plants, and phragmites from lakes, ponds, canals, fisheries, reservoirs, and other waterways. These machines can be fitted with different tools such as grip rakes and grab buckets to cut surface and sub-marine plant life to a depth of almost 2 meters and lift them out of the water and onto nearby banks to mitigate future growth and provide an effective method of weed control for blanket weed, pond weed, and all native and invasive species of aquatic weeds.
Contact us today to discuss any issues you're currently having with your watercourse
Why is Weed Cutting, Removal, and Control Important?
With temperatures rising, aquatic weed is on the rise too, meaning lake weed removal, cutting, clearance, and control is a growing industry.
Excessive weed growth is not just unsightly, it can also pose the following problems:
Marginal plants such as bur-reed and bullrush can clog inlets and outflows, hampering water movement to and from the watercourse, drying out the watercourse or increasing the risk of flooding.
As with plant life on land, aquatic plants respire at night, 'breathing' oxygen and releasing CO2, meaning excessive plant growth in your water course can result in large volumes of oxygen being pulled out of the habitat. These plants will also decompose when they have completed their life cycle, pulling more oxygen out of the water. Fish kill occurs when oxygen levels in water reach a critical point and in extreme cases can cause mass die-offs.
Invasive species such as the Elodia family can quickly out-compete native species and within only a few years can take over an entire watercourse, bringing loss of biodiversity and filling the watercourse with weed in the warmer months.
Root & Rhizome Removal
Some species such as Lilies and Reeds grow vast, complex root systems or 'rhizomes' under the water surface. While these species can be cut and cleared away on a year-to-year basis to ensure the habitat is kept in a healthy balance, it may sometimes be necessary to remove the root matter altogether.
In extreme cases, some ponds can become choked from excessive Lily growth that gets worse every year, or reed banks can encroach into the water course, threatening the loss of the watercourse in its entirety.
In such cases, it may be necessary to remove some of the root matter to provide a more permanent solution. At Aquaclear, we make use of grip rakes and grab buckets to do just that, depositing any matter on nearby banks (or other more convenient places if required).
Aquatic Weed Identification Guide
If you are struggling to identify which species of aquatic weed is the problem in your own watercourse, you can head over to our Aquatic Weed Guide to view some of the most common species that we come across in UK waters.
From blanket weed and Canadian pond weed to curly waterweed, fairy fern, or New Zealand Pygmyweed, our guide will give you pictures along with notes on species identification with descriptions.
This guide can also give you a good idea of how serious your weed problem may be, along with the appropriate steps that need to be taken to rectify it.
Examples of previous works
To see more examples of our lake and pond clearance and reed cutting operations, please visit our Before and After Gallery or head over to our Twitter or Facebook pages, which are constantly updated with recent images of our work.
Contact Us
We offer a free on-site consultation where we can discuss your specific weed control requirements and how we can help you.
If you would like to discuss any issues you are currently having with aquatic weed, wish to arrange a visit, or have any additional queries please Contact Us
