Catt Plex vs. Roundup For Pond Weeds

A common question among many pond owners is why they can’t use Roundup for their emerged pond weeds.  Sanco recommends using Catt Plex instead of Roundup to kill emerged and surrounding pond weeds.

Sanco’s Catt Plex is the same active ingredient as Roundup, glyphosate.  However, Roundup contains a surfactant that is not legal to use in aquatic environments.  A surfactant is an additive that will help stick the chemical onto the plant and aid in breaking through the waxy coating. 

Sanco’s Catt Plex has no surfactant, but instead offers an approved aquatic surfactant in a separate container.  By using the combination of Catt Plex and Plex Mate you will be achieving the same results as Roundup and treating your pond weeds legally.  You may, in fact, achieve better results because the percentage of glyphosate is 53.8% in Catt Plex and only 50.2% in Roundup. 

The best way to apply Sanco’s Catt Plex is to mix as a spray solution and spray undesired growth.  Effects can take 4-8 weeks depending on the type of plant you are treating. 

For more information on treating your emerged pond weeds contact our helpful staff.