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Herbicide Information Page
Aquatic herbicides are an integral part in a "Full Tool Box" (all available methods) approach to the management of aquatic nuisance species. This method of control allows a selective targeting of species that is unavailable with other methods of control. These herbicides are available in a variety of contact times, and application forms.
Pellets and flakes allow for a slower release of the herbicide into the water column to offer an extended contact period with the plant; and are recommended for use in areas with large amounts of water change. Liquid forms allow for faster dilution into the water column and faster interaction with plants.
Any herbicide use requires pre and post application monitoring/review with appropriate DEC and APA permits. Herbicides along with other control methods should be used in concert to get the best from each method.
Renovate comes with limited restrictions on water use in the treatment area. Renovate’s shorter contact time and rapid kill can cause under certain conditions oxygen depletion due to decomposition of dead plants.
Listed below is information related to two of the herbicides (Renovate and Sonar) that are NYS registered for the control of milfoil. The focus on these two was driven by the professional guidance of a registered lake management firm and discussion with DEC and APA staff. Renovate being fast acting and very selective (more recent favorite in selection choice) SONAR being slower acting (longer contact time) and less selective (earlier in discussion choice).

Plant Surveys (Eagle Lake) Page- Surveys of Eagle Lake that studied either individually or in combination the location and distribution of native vegetation or the locations and distributions of the invasive Eurasian Water Milfoil.
Pre and Post Treatment Plant Survey Page- a compilation of documents that have been found on the internet or provided by applicators or lake managers related to the application of the herbicide Renovate.
Washington State Department of Ecology Web site- A great overview of aquatic herbicides for plant management including modes of uptake, herbicides available, advantages and disadvantages, basic cost comparisons, and links to environmental impact statements.
The Mason Lake Project- An innovative idea using small tents for containment of the herbicide renovate during application.
Cazinovia Lake FAQ- Frequently Asked Questions about Renovate

SePro's Web Site- The manufacturer of Renovate and Sonar
Renovate (active ingredient Triclopyr)	Sonar (active ingredient Flouridone)
General Product Information
Triclopyr Pesticide Fact Sheet	Sonar Aqueous Solution (AS) General Use Label
Triclopyr Frequently Asked Questions (Washington State Department of Health)	Sonar Slow Release Pellet (SRP)General Use Label
Triclopyr Army Corps Engineers- Fact Sheets located at the bottom of the page
Renovate 3 General Use Label
SEPRO press release 2006 renovate OTF introduced
Renovate On Target Flake (OTF) General Use Label
Renovate 3 NYS Supplemental Use Label (Aug 2007)
Renovate OTF NYS Supplemental Use Label (July 2007)
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Renovate 3 (MSDS)	Sonar AS (MSDS) 10/20/2001
Renovate OTF (MSDS) updated January 2009	Sonar SRP (MSDS) 04/01/2008
Renovate OTF (MSDS) 11/16/2008
EPA Triclopyr Re registration (Full Report)
EPA Triclopyr Re registration (Fact Sheet)

Toxicology Reports (Renovate Only none researched for Sonar)
Pesticide Awareness Network (PAN)	National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC)
(PAN) Chemicals of Special Concern	(NPIC) General Fact Sheet
(PAN) Acute Toxicity Explanation	(NPIC) Technical Fact Sheet
(PAN) Product Info for Renovate Herbicide
(PAN) Triclopyr, Triethylamine Salt (Molecular Properties)
(PAN) Triclopyr's impact on Fish
(PAN) Triclopyr's impact on Aquatic Plants
(PAN) Triclopyr's impact on Aquatic Organisms

Adirondack Council General and toxicology (Information provided in requested reply to them)
Supplemental Environmental Impact Studies (SEIS) (Studies to allow determination of use and permit requirements)
New York State (SEIS) March 2007, prepared by ENSR
New York State (SEIS) Appendices (17mb)
New York State (SEIS) Comments
Washington State Environmental Impact Statement (EIS): for use of Renovate /2004
Army Corps of Engineers (Fact Sheets)
A Review of The Aquatic Environmental Fate of Triclopyr (Abstract)
Small-plot low dose treatment with triclopyr
Aquatic Dissipation Fact Sheet (Triclopyr in Lake Minnetonka MN.)
Aquatic Dissipation Triclopyr in Lake Minnetonka (Full Report 5mb)
Dissipation of Triclopyr Concurrently with Rhodamine Dye abstract (Herbicide applied in Lake Minnetonka)