According to the manufacturer, Cutrine Plus Algaecide should not be mixed with an herbicide and applied at the same time. It is recommended to wait two weeks between an application of Cutrine Plus and a herbicide. It is also recommended to treat the algae first.
No, Cutrine Plus Algaecide is designed for use in large bodies of water such as ponds, lakes, and reservoirs and not in small containerized water.
According to the manufacturer, Cutrine Plus Algaecide could potentially be applied in the colder months, however, it is most effective when the water temperature is at least 60 degrees. Please keep in mind that temperature is referencing the water temperature and not the actual outside temp. The product label also states that in regions where ponds freeze in winter, treatment should be done 6 to 8 weeks before expected freeze time to prevent masses of decaying algae under an ice cover.
No, Cutrine Plus Algaecide is not designed to change the color of the water.
Per the Weedtrine-D product label: Where algae are present along with the submersed weeds, pre-treatment with CUTRINE-PLUS® Algaecide is advised for optimum results. Since it advises to pre-treat with the Cutrine Plus we would recommend doing it in seperate applications and give sufficient time for the Cutrine to work.
How Cutrine Plus Algaecide needs to be applied will depend somewhat on the size water you are treating and how much (if any) water flow there is in the water. Per the product label: For effective control, proper chemical concentration must be maintained for a minimum of three hours contact time. For most applications you will need to dilute the Cutrin Plus with enough water to ensure equal distribution with the equipment used. Typical dilution range is 9:1 with a backpack-type sprayer or up to 50:1 when using water pump equipment or large tank sprayers. Please read the complete product label for all application directions and precautions.
Cutrine Plus Algaecide may be toxic to trout, carp and other species of fish. The fish toxicity is dependent upon the hardness of the water. Cutrine is not labeled for use in water containing trout if the carbonate hardness of the water does not exceed 50 ppm.
You will want to apply Cutrine Plus Algaecide as directed on the product label based on the surface acre, depth of the pond and the type of algae you are targeting specifically. It is not suggested to apply only on the edge for submersed algae control.
If Cutrine Plus Algaecide is used in the correct areas and according to the product label it will not kill fish. The product label states not to use this product in waters containing Koi and Hybrid Goldfish and it is not intended for use in small volume, garden pond systems. Treatment of aquatic weeds and algae can result in oxygen loss from decomposition of dead algae and weeds. This oxygen loss can cause fish and invertebrate suffocation. To minimize hazard, do not treat more than ½ of the water body to avoid depletion of oxygen due to decaying vegetation. Wait at least 10 to 14 days between treatments.
Per the product label, waters treated with Cutrine Plus Algaecide may be used for swimming, fishing, further potable water treatment, livestock watering or irrigating turf, ornamental plants or crops after treatment. It is recommended to let the treatment settle for 1-2 hours before allowing livestock around the water.
The typical dilution range of water to Cutrine Plus Algaecide is 9:1 when using a backpack-type sprayer ( 1 part Cutrine and 9 parts water).
If it is algae you can use Cutrine Plus to control the algae. You will use .6 - 1.2 gallons per acre-foot of water.
Cutrine Plus Algaecide is safe for aquatic life when used as directed. Be sure that you do not treat more than ½ of a body of water at one time to reduce oxygen depletion to aquatic animals. Per the product label, Do not use in waters containing Koi and hybrid goldfish. Not intended for use in small volume, garden pond systems. Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions.
Cutrine Plus Algaecide is not labeled for naiad it is for algae only. You may want to consider a product like Diquat instead, which is labeled for Naiad (another name for bushy pond weed).
The product label for Cutrine Plus Algaecide does not list any specific information about its toxicity to clams. We would recommend contacting the manufacturer, Applied Biochemists at 1-800-558-5106 for an answer to your question.
Cutrine Plus Algaecide can be used in ponds and lakes to help control different types of algae, except if you have trout, koi fish and hybrid goldfish, Cutrine Plus Algaecide is toxic to these types of fish. We recommend to treat 1/2 of your pond first and wait 14 days to treat the other 1/2 of the pond to avoid fish suffocation caused by oxygen depletion from decaying algae.
Cutrine Plus is labeled to control algae including Chara, Spirogyra, Cladophora, Vaucheria, Ulothrix, Microcystis. If you are unsure of which type of algae you may be dealing with, we would suggest reaching out to your local cooperative extension office for help with a positive identification to be sure that this is the correct product for you. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.
