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| Web URL(s): | http://grounds-mag.com/mag/grounds_maintenance_aquatic_weed_eaters/index.html
Last checked: 06/12/2008 |
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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Dale, Don;
Aird, Janet |
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| Author Affiliation: | Freelance Writers, Altadena, California |
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| Title: | Aquatic weed eaters: Triploid grass carp are cleaning up on golf courses around the United States |
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| Section: | Golf
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| Source: | Grounds Maintenance. Vol. 39, No. 9, September 2004, p. G1, G4-G6, G8. |
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| Publishing Information: | Overland Park, KS: Intertec Publishing Corporation |
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| # of Pages: | 5 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Aquatic weeds; Aquatic weed control; Pond maintenance; Biological weed control; Ctenopharyngodon idella; Fish; Ponds
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| Abstract/Contents: | Profiles triploid grass carp, highlighting their potential ability to clean lakes of weeds. Suggests that "grass carp provide an attractive alternative to chemicals." Stresses the use of grass carp as a potential economic benefit, stating that "weed control for years could cost only about $300 for a one-acre lake...in comparison a typical chemical treatment would cost about $1,500 and have to be applied twice a year." Mentions stocking of the fish, stating that "as they age, the fishes' metabolism slows and they may eat less...periodic restocking, or adding fish to existing populations, may be necessary." Briefly mentions legality, stating that "grass carp are becoming legal weed eaters in many states, with those state's game and fish departments becoming the licensing and oversight agencies." Concludes that "management of grass carp is dead easy...they can be fed grass clippings if weeds are depleted." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Pictures, color |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Dale, D., and J. Aird. 2004. Aquatic weed eaters: Triploid grass carp are cleaning up on golf courses around the United States. Grounds Maint. 39(9):p. G1, G4-G6, G8. |
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MSU catalog number: SB 469 .G7 |
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