First Flowering Rush Treatment of Summer Scheduled Monday on Lakes Area Lakes

photo courtesy Pelican River Watershed District

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) – The first Flowering rush chemical treatment of the summer will occur on Lakes Area Lakes, Monday.

Flowering rush is a reed-like wetland plant with pink flowers. The plant grows densely along shore land areas making it difficult to access open water, as well as provides unsuitable shelter, food, and nesting habitat for native animals.

Lakes Detroit, Curfman, Sallie and Melissa will be treated with a chemical application. A second treatment will likely occur in late July to early August. Treatment signs will be posted in treatment areas.

It is recommended that irrigation using lake water in treated areas cease for five days after treatment.