Frequently Asked Questions

Agricultural Waterway Management

Are you a licensed aquatic weed control applicator?
Answer:Yes, all of AAM’s technicians are licensed through the State of Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Can I use the water that you just treated to irrigate my lawn?
Answer:In most cases yes, if AAM were to perform a treatment with a herbicide that has an irrigation restriction on the label there would be postings if required and the property owner or property manager would be notified prior to treatment.

What are my options as far as service / maintenance goes?
Answer:We offer bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and as needed maintenance programs. Schedule a free on-site evaluation and estimate.

What type of aquatic weed control options do I have?
Answer:Applied Aquatic Management offers many different aquatic weed control methods such as herbicide treatments, hand removal of vegetation, mechanical harvesting and biological control.

Does your spray hurt the fish or wildlife?
Answer:No it does not, every herbicide that we use is very much environmentally friendly and is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency, every herbicide application performed by Applied Aquatic Management is done in accordance to the EPA registered label.

Algae Control Services

Are you a licensed aquatic weed control applicator?
Answer:Yes, all of AAM’s technicians are licensed through the State of Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Can I use the water that you just treated to irrigate my lawn?
Answer:In most cases yes, if AAM were to perform a treatment with a herbicide that has an irrigation restriction on the label there would be postings if required and the property owner or property manager would be notified prior to treatment.

What is the best way to control the algae in my pond?
Answer:Routine Maintenance is the only way to control algae, there is no long term solution for algae bloom. Schedule an appointment with AAM.

Why is there so much algae in my storm water retention pond?
Answer:Most storm water retention ponds in Florida have a very high nutrient and mineral levels due to run off from fertilized yards and neighborhood roads which contribute to algae bloom.

What are my options as far as service / maintenance goes?
Answer:We offer bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and as needed maintenance programs. Schedule a free on-site evaluation and estimate.

How often does my pond or lake front need to be treated?
Answer:It depends on the situation, every water body is different and needs to be inspected by AAM to generate a treatment plan.  Schedule a free on-site evaluation and estimate.

What type of aquatic weed control options do I have?
Answer:Applied Aquatic Management offers many different aquatic weed control methods such as herbicide treatments, hand removal of vegetation, mechanical harvesting and biological control.

Does your spray hurt the fish or wildlife?
Answer:No it does not, every herbicide that we use is very much environmentally friendly and is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency, every herbicide application performed by Applied Aquatic Management is done in accordance to the EPA registered label.

Exotic Plant Control

Are you a licensed aquatic weed control applicator?
Answer:Yes, all of AAM’s technicians are licensed through the State of Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

What is a littoral shelf and why do we have to have them in our pond?
Answer:A littoral shelf is a shallow shelf in a water body that is planted with native aquatic vegetation normally located by an out flow structure. The purpose of a littoral shelf is to help filter out the nutrients and minerals in the water prior to it leaving the pond via the out flow structure.

What are my options as far as service / maintenance goes?
Answer:We offer bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and as needed maintenance programs. Schedule a free on-site evaluation and estimate.

What type of aquatic weed control options do I have?
Answer:Applied Aquatic Management offers many different aquatic weed control methods such as herbicide treatments, hand removal of vegetation, mechanical harvesting and biological control.

Does your spray hurt the fish or wildlife?
Answer:No it does not, every herbicide that we use is very much environmentally friendly and is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency, every herbicide application performed by Applied Aquatic Management is done in accordance to the EPA registered label.

General

Are you a licensed aquatic weed control applicator?
Answer:Yes, all of AAM’s technicians are licensed through the State of Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

What are my options as far as service / maintenance goes?
Answer:We offer bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and as needed maintenance programs. Schedule a free on-site evaluation and estimate.

Golf Courses

Are you a licensed aquatic weed control applicator?
Answer:Yes, all of AAM’s technicians are licensed through the State of Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Can I use the water that you just treated to irrigate my lawn?
Answer:In most cases yes, if AAM were to perform a treatment with a herbicide that has an irrigation restriction on the label there would be postings if required and the property owner or property manager would be notified prior to treatment.

What is a littoral shelf and why do we have to have them in our pond?
Answer:A littoral shelf is a shallow shelf in a water body that is planted with native aquatic vegetation normally located by an out flow structure. The purpose of a littoral shelf is to help filter out the nutrients and minerals in the water prior to it leaving the pond via the out flow structure.

What is the best way to control the algae in my pond?
Answer:Routine Maintenance is the only way to control algae, there is no long term solution for algae bloom. Schedule an appointment with AAM.

Why is there so much algae in my storm water retention pond?
Answer:Most storm water retention ponds in Florida have a very high nutrient and mineral levels due to run off from fertilized yards and neighborhood roads which contribute to algae bloom.

What are my options as far as service / maintenance goes?
Answer:We offer bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and as needed maintenance programs. Schedule a free on-site evaluation and estimate.

How often does my pond or lake front need to be treated?
Answer:It depends on the situation, every water body is different and needs to be inspected by AAM to generate a treatment plan.  Schedule a free on-site evaluation and estimate.

What type of aquatic weed control options do I have?
Answer:Applied Aquatic Management offers many different aquatic weed control methods such as herbicide treatments, hand removal of vegetation, mechanical harvesting and biological control.

Does your spray hurt the fish or wildlife?
Answer:No it does not, every herbicide that we use is very much environmentally friendly and is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency, every herbicide application performed by Applied Aquatic Management is done in accordance to the EPA registered label.

Government

Are you a licensed aquatic weed control applicator?
Answer:Yes, all of AAM’s technicians are licensed through the State of Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Can I use the water that you just treated to irrigate my lawn?
Answer:In most cases yes, if AAM were to perform a treatment with a herbicide that has an irrigation restriction on the label there would be postings if required and the property owner or property manager would be notified prior to treatment.

What is a littoral shelf and why do we have to have them in our pond?
Answer:A littoral shelf is a shallow shelf in a water body that is planted with native aquatic vegetation normally located by an out flow structure. The purpose of a littoral shelf is to help filter out the nutrients and minerals in the water prior to it leaving the pond via the out flow structure.

What is the best way to control the algae in my pond?
Answer:Routine Maintenance is the only way to control algae, there is no long term solution for algae bloom. Schedule an appointment with AAM.

Why is there so much algae in my storm water retention pond?
Answer:Most storm water retention ponds in Florida have a very high nutrient and mineral levels due to run off from fertilized yards and neighborhood roads which contribute to algae bloom.

What are my options as far as service / maintenance goes?
Answer:We offer bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and as needed maintenance programs. Schedule a free on-site evaluation and estimate.

How often does my pond or lake front need to be treated?
Answer:It depends on the situation, every water body is different and needs to be inspected by AAM to generate a treatment plan.  Schedule a free on-site evaluation and estimate.

What type of aquatic weed control options do I have?
Answer:Applied Aquatic Management offers many different aquatic weed control methods such as herbicide treatments, hand removal of vegetation, mechanical harvesting and biological control.

Does your spray hurt the fish or wildlife?
Answer:No it does not, every herbicide that we use is very much environmentally friendly and is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency, every herbicide application performed by Applied Aquatic Management is done in accordance to the EPA registered label.

Homeowners

Are you a licensed aquatic weed control applicator?
Answer:Yes, all of AAM’s technicians are licensed through the State of Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Can I use the water that you just treated to irrigate my lawn?
Answer:In most cases yes, if AAM were to perform a treatment with a herbicide that has an irrigation restriction on the label there would be postings if required and the property owner or property manager would be notified prior to treatment.

What is a littoral shelf and why do we have to have them in our pond?
Answer:A littoral shelf is a shallow shelf in a water body that is planted with native aquatic vegetation normally located by an out flow structure. The purpose of a littoral shelf is to help filter out the nutrients and minerals in the water prior to it leaving the pond via the out flow structure.

What is the best way to control the algae in my pond?
Answer:Routine Maintenance is the only way to control algae, there is no long term solution for algae bloom. Schedule an appointment with AAM.

Why is there so much algae in my storm water retention pond?
Answer:Most storm water retention ponds in Florida have a very high nutrient and mineral levels due to run off from fertilized yards and neighborhood roads which contribute to algae bloom.

What are my options as far as service / maintenance goes?
Answer:We offer bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and as needed maintenance programs. Schedule a free on-site evaluation and estimate.

How often does my pond or lake front need to be treated?
Answer:It depends on the situation, every water body is different and needs to be inspected by AAM to generate a treatment plan.  Schedule a free on-site evaluation and estimate.

What type of aquatic weed control options do I have?
Answer:Applied Aquatic Management offers many different aquatic weed control methods such as herbicide treatments, hand removal of vegetation, mechanical harvesting and biological control.

Does your spray hurt the fish or wildlife?
Answer:No it does not, every herbicide that we use is very much environmentally friendly and is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency, every herbicide application performed by Applied Aquatic Management is done in accordance to the EPA registered label.

Industrial / Right-of-Way Management

Are you a licensed aquatic weed control applicator?
Answer:Yes, all of AAM’s technicians are licensed through the State of Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

What are my options as far as service / maintenance goes?
Answer:We offer bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and as needed maintenance programs. Schedule a free on-site evaluation and estimate.

What type of aquatic weed control options do I have?
Answer:Applied Aquatic Management offers many different aquatic weed control methods such as herbicide treatments, hand removal of vegetation, mechanical harvesting and biological control.

Invasive Species

What type of aquatic weed control options do I have?
Answer:Applied Aquatic Management offers many different aquatic weed control methods such as herbicide treatments, hand removal of vegetation, mechanical harvesting and biological control.

Lake Management

Are you a licensed aquatic weed control applicator?
Answer:Yes, all of AAM’s technicians are licensed through the State of Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Can I use the water that you just treated to irrigate my lawn?
Answer:In most cases yes, if AAM were to perform a treatment with a herbicide that has an irrigation restriction on the label there would be postings if required and the property owner or property manager would be notified prior to treatment.

What is a littoral shelf and why do we have to have them in our pond?
Answer:A littoral shelf is a shallow shelf in a water body that is planted with native aquatic vegetation normally located by an out flow structure. The purpose of a littoral shelf is to help filter out the nutrients and minerals in the water prior to it leaving the pond via the out flow structure.

What are my options as far as service / maintenance goes?
Answer:We offer bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and as needed maintenance programs. Schedule a free on-site evaluation and estimate.

How often does my pond or lake front need to be treated?
Answer:It depends on the situation, every water body is different and needs to be inspected by AAM to generate a treatment plan.  Schedule a free on-site evaluation and estimate.

What type of aquatic weed control options do I have?
Answer:Applied Aquatic Management offers many different aquatic weed control methods such as herbicide treatments, hand removal of vegetation, mechanical harvesting and biological control.

Does your spray hurt the fish or wildlife?
Answer:No it does not, every herbicide that we use is very much environmentally friendly and is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency, every herbicide application performed by Applied Aquatic Management is done in accordance to the EPA registered label.

Management Companies

Are you a licensed aquatic weed control applicator?
Answer:Yes, all of AAM’s technicians are licensed through the State of Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Can I use the water that you just treated to irrigate my lawn?
Answer:In most cases yes, if AAM were to perform a treatment with a herbicide that has an irrigation restriction on the label there would be postings if required and the property owner or property manager would be notified prior to treatment.

What is a littoral shelf and why do we have to have them in our pond?
Answer:A littoral shelf is a shallow shelf in a water body that is planted with native aquatic vegetation normally located by an out flow structure. The purpose of a littoral shelf is to help filter out the nutrients and minerals in the water prior to it leaving the pond via the out flow structure.

What is the best way to control the algae in my pond?
Answer:Routine Maintenance is the only way to control algae, there is no long term solution for algae bloom. Schedule an appointment with AAM.

Why is there so much algae in my storm water retention pond?
Answer:Most storm water retention ponds in Florida have a very high nutrient and mineral levels due to run off from fertilized yards and neighborhood roads which contribute to algae bloom.

What are my options as far as service / maintenance goes?
Answer:We offer bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and as needed maintenance programs. Schedule a free on-site evaluation and estimate.

How often does my pond or lake front need to be treated?
Answer:It depends on the situation, every water body is different and needs to be inspected by AAM to generate a treatment plan.  Schedule a free on-site evaluation and estimate.

What type of aquatic weed control options do I have?
Answer:Applied Aquatic Management offers many different aquatic weed control methods such as herbicide treatments, hand removal of vegetation, mechanical harvesting and biological control.

Does your spray hurt the fish or wildlife?
Answer:No it does not, every herbicide that we use is very much environmentally friendly and is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency, every herbicide application performed by Applied Aquatic Management is done in accordance to the EPA registered label.

Mechanical Harvesting

Will treatment hurt the fish in my lake or pond?
Answer:No. Mechanical harvesting is safe for the fish in your lake or pond.

Will AAM remove the vegetation from the premises?
Answer:Yes. AAM will dispose of the vegetation that has been mechanically removed unless otherwise requested by the property owner.

Will treatment tear up the ground or damage my yard?
Answer:No. The Truxor mechanical harvester is a small, lightweight amphibious vehicle that is gentle on your property.

Is AAM able to access my lake or pond?
Answer:Our Truxor mechanical harvester is an amphibious vehicle. Access to the body of water is required via boat launch or the property.

Is maintenance required after mechanical removal?
Answer:After mechanical removal of the large biomass, a regular maintenance plan is key in controlling aquatic vegetation, preventing it from returning and avoiding a situation of overgrowth from occurring again.

Can a mechanical harvester be used for an area that has not been previously treated with herbicide?
Answer:Yes. However, vegetation is more easily removed after herbicide application when it’s not green.

How soon can treatment begin?
Answer:Contact the office at AAM today to schedule your treatment.

How long will it take?
Answer:The duration of mechanical weed removal depends on the amount of overgrowth, type of vegetation being removed, and size of the treatment area. Contact our sales team for a free custom estimate.

What will it cost?
Answer:Every job is given a customized estimate based on the amount of vegetation and the estimated time to remove. Contact AAM today for a free evaluation and estimate.

How may I pay for treatment?
Answer:Contact the office at AAM for a comprehensive list of payment options.

Pond Management

Are you a licensed aquatic weed control applicator?
Answer:Yes, all of AAM’s technicians are licensed through the State of Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Can I use the water that you just treated to irrigate my lawn?
Answer:In most cases yes, if AAM were to perform a treatment with a herbicide that has an irrigation restriction on the label there would be postings if required and the property owner or property manager would be notified prior to treatment.

What is a littoral shelf and why do we have to have them in our pond?
Answer:A littoral shelf is a shallow shelf in a water body that is planted with native aquatic vegetation normally located by an out flow structure. The purpose of a littoral shelf is to help filter out the nutrients and minerals in the water prior to it leaving the pond via the out flow structure.

What is the best way to control the algae in my pond?
Answer:Routine Maintenance is the only way to control algae, there is no long term solution for algae bloom. Schedule an appointment with AAM.

Why is there so much algae in my storm water retention pond?
Answer:Most storm water retention ponds in Florida have a very high nutrient and mineral levels due to run off from fertilized yards and neighborhood roads which contribute to algae bloom.

What are my options as far as service / maintenance goes?
Answer:We offer bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and as needed maintenance programs. Schedule a free on-site evaluation and estimate.

How often does my pond or lake front need to be treated?
Answer:It depends on the situation, every water body is different and needs to be inspected by AAM to generate a treatment plan.  Schedule a free on-site evaluation and estimate.

What type of aquatic weed control options do I have?
Answer:Applied Aquatic Management offers many different aquatic weed control methods such as herbicide treatments, hand removal of vegetation, mechanical harvesting and biological control.

Does your spray hurt the fish or wildlife?
Answer:No it does not, every herbicide that we use is very much environmentally friendly and is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency, every herbicide application performed by Applied Aquatic Management is done in accordance to the EPA registered label.

Residential

Are you a licensed aquatic weed control applicator?
Answer:Yes, all of AAM’s technicians are licensed through the State of Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Can I use the water that you just treated to irrigate my lawn?
Answer:In most cases yes, if AAM were to perform a treatment with a herbicide that has an irrigation restriction on the label there would be postings if required and the property owner or property manager would be notified prior to treatment.

What is a littoral shelf and why do we have to have them in our pond?
Answer:A littoral shelf is a shallow shelf in a water body that is planted with native aquatic vegetation normally located by an out flow structure. The purpose of a littoral shelf is to help filter out the nutrients and minerals in the water prior to it leaving the pond via the out flow structure.

What is the best way to control the algae in my pond?
Answer:Routine Maintenance is the only way to control algae, there is no long term solution for algae bloom. Schedule an appointment with AAM.

Why is there so much algae in my storm water retention pond?
Answer:Most storm water retention ponds in Florida have a very high nutrient and mineral levels due to run off from fertilized yards and neighborhood roads which contribute to algae bloom.

What are my options as far as service / maintenance goes?
Answer:We offer bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and as needed maintenance programs. Schedule a free on-site evaluation and estimate.

How often does my pond or lake front need to be treated?
Answer:It depends on the situation, every water body is different and needs to be inspected by AAM to generate a treatment plan.  Schedule a free on-site evaluation and estimate.

What type of aquatic weed control options do I have?
Answer:Applied Aquatic Management offers many different aquatic weed control methods such as herbicide treatments, hand removal of vegetation, mechanical harvesting and biological control.

Does your spray hurt the fish or wildlife?
Answer:No it does not, every herbicide that we use is very much environmentally friendly and is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency, every herbicide application performed by Applied Aquatic Management is done in accordance to the EPA registered label.

Waterway Management

Are you a licensed aquatic weed control applicator?
Answer:Yes, all of AAM’s technicians are licensed through the State of Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Can I use the water that you just treated to irrigate my lawn?
Answer:In most cases yes, if AAM were to perform a treatment with a herbicide that has an irrigation restriction on the label there would be postings if required and the property owner or property manager would be notified prior to treatment.

What are my options as far as service / maintenance goes?
Answer:We offer bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and as needed maintenance programs. Schedule a free on-site evaluation and estimate.

What type of aquatic weed control options do I have?
Answer:Applied Aquatic Management offers many different aquatic weed control methods such as herbicide treatments, hand removal of vegetation, mechanical harvesting and biological control.

Does your spray hurt the fish or wildlife?
Answer:No it does not, every herbicide that we use is very much environmentally friendly and is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency, every herbicide application performed by Applied Aquatic Management is done in accordance to the EPA registered label.

Wetland Management

Are you a licensed aquatic weed control applicator?
Answer:Yes, all of AAM’s technicians are licensed through the State of Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

What is a littoral shelf and why do we have to have them in our pond?
Answer:A littoral shelf is a shallow shelf in a water body that is planted with native aquatic vegetation normally located by an out flow structure. The purpose of a littoral shelf is to help filter out the nutrients and minerals in the water prior to it leaving the pond via the out flow structure.

What are my options as far as service / maintenance goes?
Answer:We offer bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and as needed maintenance programs. Schedule a free on-site evaluation and estimate.

What type of aquatic weed control options do I have?
Answer:Applied Aquatic Management offers many different aquatic weed control methods such as herbicide treatments, hand removal of vegetation, mechanical harvesting and biological control.

Does your spray hurt the fish or wildlife?
Answer:No it does not, every herbicide that we use is very much environmentally friendly and is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency, every herbicide application performed by Applied Aquatic Management is done in accordance to the EPA registered label.