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Scientific Literature
- The effect of fluridone-resistant Hydrilla verticillata on developing Hydrellia pakistanae larvae.
Author: Schmid, T.A., J.P. Cuda, G E. MacDonald, and J.L. Gillmore.
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute Science for Life Program at the University of Florida. 2009. - Renewed efforts to identify Hydrilla biocontrol agents in Asia and Africa.
Author:Overholt, W.A. and G. S. Wheeler.
Biocontrol News and Information 27: 53N. 2006. *Not available due to copyright protection, Elsevier Inc. - Tolerance of selected bedding plants to four herbicides in irrigation water.
Author: Gettys, L.A. and W.T. Haller. 2009.
HortTechnology 19(3):546-552. - The Diversity of Chironomidae (Diptera) Associated with Hydrilla verticillata
(Alismatales: Hydrocharitaceae) and Other Aquatic Macrophytes in Lake Tanganyika, Burundi
Author: Robert S. Copeland, Evariste Nkubaye, Benoit Nzigidahera, John H. Epler, James P. Cuda and William A. Overholt.
Annals of the Entomological Society of America 105(2):206-224. 2012. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1603/AN11076 URL: http://www.bioone.org/doi/full/10.1603/AN11076 - Effect of simulated herbivory on growth of the invasive weed Hygrophila polysperma:
Experimental and predictive approaches
Author: Abhishek Mukherjee, James W. Jones, James P. Cuda, Gregory Kiker, William A. Overholt.
Biological Control 60:271-279. 2012.
*Not available due to copyright protection, Elsevier Inc. - Chironomidae (insecta: Diptera) Collected From Hydrilla Verticillata (alismatales: Hydrocharitaceae) And Other Submersed Aquatic Macrophytes In Lake Bisina And Other Ugandan Lakes
Author: Copeland, R. S., B. Gidudu, F. Wanda, J. H. Epler, J. P. Cuda and W. A. Overholt. 2012.
Paper Submitted: J. East African Natural History - Hydrilla Management in Florida Lakes
Author: Stacia A. Hetrick and Ken A. Langeland.
University of Florida-IFAS Florida Cooperative Extension Service Publication SS-AGR-361. 2012. - The African Burrowing Mayfly, Povilla adusta (Ephemeroptera: Polymitarcyidae), Damages Hydrilla verticillata (Alismatales: Hydrocharitaceae) in Lake Tanganyika
Author: Robert S. Copeland, Evariste Nkubaye, Benoit Nzigidahera, James P. Cuda and William A. Overholt.
Florida Entomologist 94(3):669-676. September 2011. URL: http://www.bioone.org/doi/full/10.1653/024.094.0332 - Prioritizing areas in the native range of hygrophila for surveys to collect biological control agents
Author: Abhishek Mukherjee, Mary C. Christman, William A. Overholt, James P. Cuda.
Biological Control 56:254-262. 2011. - Comparative susceptibility of fluridone resistant and susceptible hydrilla to four ALS inhibiting herbicides under laboratory and greenhouse conditions
Author: Michael D. Netherland.
Journal of Aquatic Plant Management 49:100-105. 2011. - Herbivory Of Hydrilla Verticillata By Cichlid Fish In Lake Bisina, Uganda
Author: Fred Wanda, Brian Gidudu, Silvester Wandera, Robert S. Copeland, James P. Cuda, William A. Overholt.
Journal of East African Natural History 100(1&2):113-121. 2011. - Effect of an herbivorous stem-mining midge on the growth of hydrilla
Author: J.P. Cuda, B.R. Coon, Y.M. Dao, and T.D. Center.
Journal of Aquatic Plant Management 49:83-88. 2011. - Distribution, interspecific associations and abundance of aquatic plants in Lake Bisina, Uganda
Author: Brian Gidudu, R.S. Copeland, F. Wanda, H. Ochaya, J.P. Cuda, and W.A. Overholt.
Journal of Aquatic Plant Management 49:19-27. 2011. - The impact of temperature on the production and fitness of microsclerotia of the fungal bioherbicide Mycoleptodiscus terrestris
Author: Mark A. Jackson, Christopher A. Dunlap, Judy F. Shearer, Mark A. Heilman, and Debra E. Palmquist.
Biocontrol Science and Technology, 21(5): 547-562. 2011. - Prospects for classical biological control of the aquatic invasive weed Hygrophila polysperma (Acanthaceae)
Author: Abhishek Mukherjee.
Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Florida, Gainesville, 179 pp. 2011. - Response of Selected Foliage Plants to Four Herbicides in Irrigation Water
Author: Lyn A. Gettys and William T. Haller.
HortTechnology October 2010 20(5):921-928. 2010. -
Effect of pH on Submersed Aquatic Plant Response to Flumioxazin
Author: Christopher R. Mudge and William T. Haller.
Journal of Aquatic Plant Management 48:30-33. 2010. -
Evaluating the Influence of pH-Dependent Hydrolysis on the Efficacy of Flumioxazin for Hydrilla Control
Author: Christopher R. Mudge, William T. Haller, M.D. Netherland, and J.K. Kowalsky.
Journal of Aquatic Plant Management 48:25-33. 2010. - Recent Advances in Biological Control of Submersed Aquatic Weeds
Author: Cuda, J. et al.6
Date: 2008
Source: Journal of Aquatic Plant Management 46:15-32. - Hydrilla verticillata: The Perfect Aquatic Weed
Author: Langeland, K.
Date: 2007
Source: Castanea 61:293-304. - Hydrilla, Hydrilla verticillata
Author: Hall, D. ** Vandiver, V. ** Gray, C.
Date: 2006
Citation: University of Florida-IFAS EDIS Publication SP 37. - Hydrilla Tip Mining Midge, Cricotopus lebetis
Author: Cuda, J.
Date: 2005
Source: University of Florida-IFAS EDIS Publication EENY-054. - Hydrilla Management in Florida: A Summary and Discussion of Issues Identified by Professionals with Future Management Recommendations
Author: Hoyer, M. ** Netherland, M. ** Allen, M. ** Canfield, D.
Date: 2005
Source: University of Florida, IFAS FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES DEPARTMENT, FLORIDA LAKEWATCH, GAINESVILLE, FL; 68 PP. - East Indian Hygrophila, Hygrophila polysperma
Author: Hall, D. ** Vandiver, V. ** Gray, C.
Date: 2006
Source: University of Florida-IFAS EDIS document Publication SP 37. - Economic Sectors at Risk from Invasive Aquatic Weeds for the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes in Osceola County
Author: Bell, F.
Date: 2006
Source: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, BUREAU OF INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT, TALLAHASSEE, FL; APRIL, 120 PP. [PREPARED AT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT, TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA] - Weed Control in Florida Ponds
Author: Thayer, D. ** Langeland, K. ** Haller, W. ** Joyce, J.
Date: 2003
Source: University of Florida-IFAS EDIS Circular 707. - Triploid Grass Carp
Author: Sutton, D. ** Vandiver, V.
Date: 2000
Source: University of Florida-IFAS EDIS Publication BUL867. - Proceedings of the Grass Carp Conference
Author: Haller, W., ed.
Date: 1994
Source: University of Florida-IFAS, Center for Aquatic Plants, Gainesville, FL, March 7-9, 1994, 242 pp.
Aquatic Plant Information Retrieval System (APIRS Database)
Scientific articles (PDF files) – research supported by EPA grant.
Other publications related to the Demonstration Project or aquatic plant management on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.
Herbicide Product Information
News Articles
- Invasive Species Awareness Week
In: Osceola News Gazette. 2012. - Osceola County aquatic weed Lake Tohopekaliga project wrapping up
In: Osceola News Gazette.
Author: Stacia Hetrick. 2012. 
Multi-million dollar battle against weeds in Lake Toho
In: WFTV ABC News
Author: Jamie Holmes. 2012.- Invasive plant videos online
In: Osceola News Gazette. 2011. - Invasive Species Awareness Week
In: Osceola News Gazette. 2011. - Lotus Plant Decline is Natural
In: Osceola News-Gazette.
Author: Stacia Hetrick. 2010. - Osceola County Extension's Hydrilla Web site honored
In: Osceola News Gazette. 2010. - New kiosks at boat ramps
In: Osceola News Gazette. 2010. - Lotus plant decline is natural process
In: Osceola News Gazette.
Author: Stacia Hetrick. 2010. - Osceola County Extension's Hydrilla Website Honored with National Award
In: St. Cloud In The News. 2010. - 3rd Annual Hydrilla Field Day on Lake Toho
In: El Osceola Star. 2010. - Aquatic Plant Invaders
In: Osceola News-Gazette.
Author: Hetrick,S. ** Clark, J. ** Graf, B. ** Cuda, J. ** Foerste, E. ** Richard, A. 2010. - Hydrilla: The Perfect Aquatic Weed
In: Osceola News Gazette.
Author: Stacia Hetrick. 2009. - Weed Invaders Pose Threat to Native Plants, Animals
In: Orlando Sentinel.
Author: Tina Bond. 2008. - Water Weeds Can Affect Many Lives
In: Orlando Sentinel.
Author: Tina Bond. 2007. - Aquatic Plants Force Costly Studies
In: Orlando Sentinel.
Author: Tina Bond. 2007.
Magazine & Newsletter Articles
- Algae-Harboring Hydrilla Causing Bald Eagle Deaths in the Southeast
Author: Lisa Garhan
Date: 2008
Source: Weed Science Society of America - Aquatic Weed Study Wrapping Up in Osceola County
In: Aquatics Magazine. Volume 34, number 1;9-10.
Author: Stacia Hetrick. 2012. - Aquatic Weed Study Wrapping Up in Osceola County
In: Osceola News-Gazette Newspaper. 2012.
Author: Stacia Hetrick. 2012. - Aquatic Weed Study Wrapping Up in Osceola County
In: Solutions for Your Life Newsletter.
Author: Stacia Hetrick and Eleanor Foerste. January-March 2012. - The use of Short Videos for Outreach and Education.
In: Aquatics Magazine. Spring, 2012 Volume 34, number 1, 18-21.
Author: Wilson, K. 2012. - Algae Eaters: Friend or Foe?
In: Airboating Magazine.
Author: Stacia Hetrick. 2012. - Invasive plant student videos now online!
In: Aquatics Magazine.
Author: Stacia Hetrick. 2011. - Invasive plant student videos now online!
In: Lakes Education Action Drive (LE/AD) Newsletter.
Author: Stacia Hetrick. 2011. - Invasive plant student videos now online!
In: The Florida Wildlifer Newsletter.
Author: Stacia Hetrick. 2011. - Too much of a good thing
In: BASS Magazine.
Author: Robert Montgomery. 2011. - Hydrilla: A New Strain Emerges
In: Marsh Rider Magazine. www.marshridermagazine.com
Author: Stacia Hetrick. 2011. - Endangered Snail Kites, Invasive Apple Snails, and Hydrilla.
In: The Florida Wildlifer Newsletter.
Author: Hetrick, S.A. 2012. - Plants in Your Lake - Native or Invasive?
In: Solutions for Your Life Newsletter.
Author: Stacia Hetrick. 2011. Page 1. - Stop Invasive Aquatic Plant Hitchhikers!
In: Solutions for Your Life Newsletter.
Author: Stacia Hetrick. 2010. Page 9-10. - Warm Weather Means More Aquatic Weeds
In: Solutions for Your Life Newsletter.
Author: Stacia Hetrick. 2010. Page 2. - Hydrilla and Hygrophila Demonstration Project Website
In: Aquatics Magazine. Page 22-23.
Author: Stacia Hetrick. 2010. - Boaters: the First Line of Defense Against Hydrilla
In: Marsh Rider Magazine. www.marshridermagazine.com
Author: Stacia Hetrick. 2010. - 3rd Annual Hydrilla Field Day on Lake Toho
In: El Osceola Star. 2010. - Aquatic weeds being studied in Osceola County
In: Solutions for Your Life Newsletter.
Author: Stacia Hetrick. 2010. Page 1. - Hydrilla in Florida: How did it get here?
In: Solutions for Your Life Newsletter.
Author: Stacia Hetrick. 2009. - Don’t Release Unwanted Pets, Including Plants!
In: Solutions for Your Life Newsletter.
Author: Stacia Hetrick. 2009. - Master Gardeners Assist in 2009 Hydrilla Field Day
In: Grapevine Newsletter.
Author: Stacia Hetrick. 2009. - Biological control of Hygrophila polysperma: Searching for natural enemies in India.
In: Aquatics.
Author: James Cuda. 2008. - Watch our Hydrilla, there’s a new Sherriff in town!
In: Solutions for Your Life Newsletter.
Author: Tina Bond. 2008. - Demonstration Project on Hydrilla and Hygrophila in the Upper Kissimmee Chain of Lakes (Excerpt from the EPA Work Plan)
In: Aquatics.
Author: Tina Bond. 2007. - Hydrilla: Help Stop the Spread
In: Solutions for Your Life Newsletter.
Author: Tina Bond. 2007. - Hydrilla and Hygrophila Awareness
In: Celebration newsletter.
Author: Tina Bond. 2007.
Brochures
Hard copies of these documents are available. Please contact the Osceola County Extension Office at 321-697-3000.
- Hydrilla Weed Alert
- East Lake Information Packet
- Lake Toho Information Packet
- Lake Kissimmee Information Packet
- What is a Mechanical Harvester doing on Lake Tohopekaliga?
Fact Sheet - Florida Under Siege pamphlet / Spanish version
- Invasive Aquatic Plants You Should Know Brochure View the front and back of the brochure.
- Hydrilla and Snail Kite Brochure
- Hydrilla Kiosk Information Poster
Presentations
Visit our YouTube channel to view short videos about our project and other important topics.
- Raising Awareness Among Local Stakeholders About Aquatic Weed Issues. 2011.
By: Stacia Hetrick, UF/IFAS Osceola County Extension & Amy Richard, UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants. - Stay Sane! Let Education Reign! Resources for Aquatic Plant Managers. 2011.
By: Stacia Hetrick, UF/IFAS, Osceola County Extension & Kate Wilson. - Search for New Management Techniques for Hydrilla and Hygrophila. 2011.
By: Stacia Hetrick et al., UF/IFAS Osceola County Extension. - Hydrilla Awareness-Interview with Stacia Hetrick on the Access Osceola Channel, Brighthouse Networks. 2010.
- Aquatic Weeds and Snail Kites-Interview with Stacia Hetrick on the Access Osceola Channel, Brighthouse Networks. 2010.
- Don’t Release Your Pets… Including Plants!-Interview with Stacia Hetrick on the Access Osceola Channel, Brighthouse Networks. 2010.
- The World of Hygrophila: Projected Distribution at Future Climate Scenarios
For: Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council Annual Meeting. April 5, 2010.
By: Abhishek Mukherjee, M.C. CHRISTMAN, J.P. CUDA, W.A. OVERHOLT. - Control of Submersed Weeds
For: 2010 Aquatic Weed Short Course. May 3-6, 2010.
By: Dr. Michael Netherland - Large-scale Hydrilla Control Projects
For: 2010 Aquatic Weed Short Course. May 3-6, 2010.
By: Dean Jones - Registration of New Aquatic Herbicides
For: 2010 Aquatic Weed Short Course. May 3-6, 2010.
By: Dr. William Haller - Be an Educator Not an Agitator
For: Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society Conference. October 21, 2010.
By: Stacia Hetrick, UF/IFAS, Osceola County Extension. Karen Brown and Kate Wilson, UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants. - Demonstration Project on Hydrilla and Hygrophila in the Upper Kissimmee Chain of Lakes
For: Osceola County BOCC Meeting. March 16, 2009.
By: Stacia Hetrick, UF/IFAS, Osceola County Extension. - Demonstration Project on Hydrilla and Hygrophila in the Upper Kissimmee Chain of Lakes
For: University of Florida Plant Colloquium. April 15, 2009.
By: Stacia Hetrick, UF/IFAS, Osceola County Extension. - Hydrilla: Help Stop the Spread!
For: Kissimmee Rotary. April 27, 2009.
By: Stacia Hetrick, UF/IFAS, Osceola County Extension. - A Closer Look at Herbicides: Why They Kill Plants and Not You
For: Invasive Aquatic Plant Teacher Training. July 2009.
By: Brett Bultemeier, William Haller, Jay Ferrell, Greg MacDonald. UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants. - View the project presentation for the City of Kissimmee Commission Meeting, July 21, 2009. NOTE: Windows Media Player Application Request may pop up - click 'ok' to load the media player. You will need to scroll to the 10:45 time mark.
- Problem Aquatic Weeds in Osceola County - Interview with Stacia Hetrick on the Access Osceola Channel, Brighthouse Networks. 2009.
