(Orleans)– Officials say the early results of an experimental treatment for curly leaf pond weed on the north side of East Lake Okoboji appear promising. Terry Wilts of the East Okoboji Lakes Improvement Corporation says a new chemical herbicide called Sonar was applied in that area of the lake last November and he says they’re pleased with what they’ve been seeing so far this spring…
He says it does come with a price tag, though. Wilts says it costs about $6,000 a gallon. He adds they will now be expanding the treatment with a herbicide that had been used previously, called aquathol…
Wiltz again reminds everyone the chemical treatments can only be applied by a licensed professional and that it’s illegal to do it otherwise.
