DeLand · invasive removal

Water hyacinth in DeLand

Mechanical water hyacinth removal for Florida lakefronts, retention ponds, and HOA canals.

DeLand pricing

$1,500–$4,500

Per visit on a 1–3 acre private lake. Most homeowners on a 3–4 visit annual plan. Heavy initial cleanups can be $4,000–$9,000.

Why DeLand needs water hyacinth

Lake Beresford's St. Johns River connection means unfiltered hyacinth inflow. The surrounding Blue Lake and Winnemissett communities see recurring growth.

DeLand sits between Lake Beresford to the west and dozens of small inland lakes throughout the city. Victoria Park's CDD-managed retention pond network is one of the most actively maintained in the county.

Water hyacinth on DeLand water

Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is the most visible aquatic invasive in Central Florida. Free-floating mats drift with the wind and pile against shorelines, docks, and stormwater outfalls. A single mat can double in size every 8–12 days during summer. We mechanically harvest mats off the water and haul the biomass off-site so it doesn't decompose in place.

How we handle DeLand jobs

We deploy surface harvest boats to cut, collect, and transport hyacinth biomass. Shoreline booms catch drifting mats before they reach docks. Recurring maintenance keeps coverage under 5% and prevents the rapid bloom-and-decay cycles that crash dissolved oxygen.

✓Mechanical harvest boats — no broadcast spraying
✓Shoreline booms to catch drift
✓Biomass hauled to permitted upland disposal
✓Recurring maintenance plans cap regrowth
✓Fully insured FL aquatic operations

DeLand regulations relevant to water hyacinth

§DeLand municipal code requires permits for any waterfront work that alters drainage flow.
§Lake Beresford is within the SJRWMD-managed St. Johns corridor — work below ordinary high water requires ERP review.

Estimate water hyacinth cost in DeLand

Per visit on a 1–3 acre private lake. Most homeowners on a 3–4 visit annual plan. Heavy initial cleanups can be $4,000–$9,000.

Calculator below uses our typical DeLand per-foot rates. Site inspection still required for a firm quote.

Quick estimate

Rough ballpark for DeLand-area properties. Final quote requires on-site inspection.

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Truck & trailer access available on propertyRequired for weed removal (haul-off). Not needed for relocation or spraying.

Estimated range

$2,100–$2,458

One-time initial clearing. Maintenance plans priced separately.

Water hyacinth in DeLand — FAQs

How much does water hyacinth cost in DeLand?+

Water hyacinth pricing in DeLand typically runs $1,500–$4,500 per visit. Per visit on a 1–3 acre private lake. Most homeowners on a 3–4 visit annual plan. Heavy initial cleanups can be $4,000–$9,000. Pricing is consistent across Volusia County — local mileage adjustments are minimal.

Do you serve DeLand for water hyacinth?+

Yes. Water Hyacinth Removal is one of our most-requested services in DeLand and surrounding Volusia County water bodies. We respond within 24 hours and schedule on-site inspections within 5–7 business days of contact.

Is water hyacinth illegal to own in Florida?+

Yes. Florida classifies water hyacinth as a Class I Prohibited Aquatic Plant under FAC 5B-64. Possessing, importing, or transporting hyacinth without a permit is illegal — including moving plants between private ponds.

How fast does hyacinth spread?+

In Central Florida summer temperatures, a hyacinth population doubles in 8–12 days. A single dock-corner cluster can blanket a half-acre cove in six weeks if untreated.

Will the state remove hyacinth from my lake?+

FWC and water management districts manage public navigation channels and state-owned waterways only. Private lakes, retention ponds, and HOA water bodies are the property owner's responsibility.