Chemistry & herbicides
Endothall
Endothall is a contact aquatic herbicide labeled for hydrilla, pondweeds, and Eurasian watermilfoil. Faster-acting than fluridone (visible effects in 7–14 days) and commonly used as a rescue treatment when fluridone fails or hasn't been started in time. Damages most submerged native vegetation at labeled rates. Two formulations: dipotassium salt (lower aquatic toxicity) and the alkylamine salt (more potent but more toxic to fish).
Related terms
- Aquatic herbicideAny EPA-registered herbicide labeled for application to standing water or aquatic vegetation.
- FluridoneA systemic aquatic herbicide used for hydrilla, milfoil, and other submerged invasives at very low concentrations.
- HydrillaA submerged invasive aquatic plant that grows in dense canopy mats and persists through tubers in the sediment.