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FALL 2015

Did you know that Cygnet makes it a point to support the industry? For instance, we

are the ONLY distributor at the Charter GOLD level with the Aquatic Ecosystem

Restoration Foundation.

I hope everyone has had an excellent and trouble free treatment

season. I look forward to working together to better utilize UPI

products in your treatment toolbox. One of our newest products

Aquastrike (EPA# 70506-302) is now registered for use in all states

except (AK, CA (In Progress), HI, NY) It has also has received its

Michigan MDEQ approval for use. Aquastrike is a broad spectrum

pre-mixed dual mode of action product using Aquathol and Diquat

for use in areas where it is difficult to obtain control with one single

active, or in situations with a short contact time due to water

exchange, or flow. Aquastrike can be used alone, or in combination

with Hydrothol 191, or Symmetry NXG for added algae control. The

pre-mix combination will save you time and money in your

treatments, with less mixing, less rinsing and fast results.

Aquastrike provides quick results making it ideal for boat lanes, lake

shores, spot and strip applications. UPI has observed excellent results

with as little as 2 hours exposure time in the field. When Aquastrike

was used early season, it provided excellent selectivity for native

plants. Aquastrike also has proven very effective in Marina

treatments near the Great Lakes where water exchange

has proven to be an issue. In an application performed in

2015 a Wisconsin Marina was happy to have one

treatment to their marina for season long control, and

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Inside this Issue:

Aquastrike - UPI

Location Updates

Hydrilla Treatment in Erie Canal

Lonza’s newest member

Komeen Crystal - SePRO

Earthtec QZ

Upcoming Events

A s one of the largest supporters of aquatic herbicide research,

Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. would like to thank our customers,

friends, and family for your support and loyalty! We would not be

able to support local and regional organizations dedicated to

furthering research and education of the industry, without valued

customers like you! In turn, we hope that you will find this

newsletter issue informative and educational. We feel that each

region of our country has something important and unique to contribute to our

knowledge of the aquatics industry. Through this publication, our goal is to bring you the

most up-to-date information from across the nation.

AS WE BEGIN OUR 42ND YEAR IN BUSINESS, CYGNET ENTERPRISES, INC.

WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR PART IN

FURTHERING OUR INDUSTRY!

Aquastrike! The Newest Herbicide from UPI for your

Convenience and added Control

By Jabob Meganck, Territory Manager UPI Aquatics

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Michigan Update By: Garrett McClain

V ISIT OUR WEBSITE!

Please visit us at www.C y g n e t E n t e r p r i s e s.com

or scan our Q R code.

You can access labels and sds’s for all of

our products as well as links to other

important industry and manufacturer websites.

We welcome any comments or suggestions!

With 2015 coming to a

close, hopefully everyone can put it

in the books as another safe and

successful application year. As

always Cygnet Enterprises, Inc.

would like to thank and show our

appreciation to our customers for

your trust and loyalty. We strive to

provide the highest level of

customer service and industry

support. With that we look forward

to serving everyone in the future

and we hope that everyone enjoys

their offseason.

As usual the offseason

brings plenty of opportunities to

learn, get updates and meet other

people from the industry. One of

the main conferences is the

M i d w e s t A q u a t i c P l a n t

Management Society’s annual

conference. Their 36th annual

MAPMS conference will be held at

the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in

Grand Rapids, MI on March 6-9th.

This is a very good event to get the

latest industry updates and learn

about any new developments in the

industry. So if you can make it out

to the conference this year we

highly recommend it. Please visit

www.mapms.org to obtain the

latest information regarding the

conference.

The Michigan Aquatic

M a n a g e r s A s s o c i a t i o n i n

c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h C y g n e t

Enterprises will also be holding

Their Annual Aquatic Applicator

and Lake Managers Symposium to

bring to you the latest industry info

and knowledge. The event will be

held at the Radisson Hotel in

downtown Lansing on February

11th. We try to provide a diverse

group of speakers such as MI

Department of Environmental

Quality and Agriculture, as well as

all the major manufacturers. Our

Symposium is a great place to ask

questions and obtain recertification

credits for your applicator licenses.

If you need information please call

8 0 0 - 3 5 9 - 7 5 3 1 o r e m a i l

[email protected].

Stay tuned for more information as

the event gets closer and we look

forward to seeing you there.

Cygnet Enterprises is a

strong supporter of environmental

stewardship; one of the ways we

show that is by providing pesticide

container recycling. We serve as a

drop off location for recycling

empty containers as long as they

are triple rinsed and the caps and

labels are removed. This year we

recycled around 14,720 lbs of

plastic pesticide containers. If you

would like to participate in this

program please give us a call at 800

-359-7531.

We hope to see everyone in

the winter at conferences and our

symposium. Hopefully everyone

has a wonderful and safe off season

and is able to enjoy the holidays

with family and friends. We look

forward to providing all your

aquatic plant management needs in

2016.

Corporate Office

Richard Hinterman

Joe Bondra

John Goidosik

Garrett McClain

Elaine Koch

Penny Bonner

Heather Bondra

Scott Jackson

Latwan Kidd-Riley

1860 Bagwell St, Flint, MI 48503

Phone: 800-359-7531

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

http://www.CygnetEnterprises.com

http://www.mapms.org

mailto:[email protected]

3 V OLU ME 1 9 P r o d u c t s t o e n h a n c e o u r w a t e r r e s o u r c e s .

Well, another treatment season has

come to an end. Summer started off

cool once again, turned into a rainy

season, which was followed by a

heat wave. September of 2015

ranks as Chicago’s warmest to-date

in over 10 years and the 24th

warmest of the past 144 years! As

they say around Chicago, stick

around long enough and the

weather will change!

Speaking of change, I’d like to

challenge everyone to try new

products as we approach the 2016

season. The only way to get better

is to try new products and rates to

see what works best for a given

situation. It is always good to see

everyone rotating their algaecides

and changing their modes of action

for better results. BioSafe Systems

has just introduced a new product

called Green Clean Liquid 5.0. This

has more strength than the 2.0

formulation. So far the applicators

that have used it have achieved

excellent results. Another new

product by SePRO Corporation is

SeClear G. This product is a

take-off of SeClear liquid but in a

granular formulation instead. These

are just a few examples of new

products that you may want to add

to your tool box. Every year brings

new challenges and we are here to

make sure you have the right

product for the job to meet those

challenges. Ask us about these new

products and how you can possibly

implement them in your treatment

program!

Cygnet Enterprises is also proud to

provide a free annual recycling

program to our customers. We

supply the bags and pick up the

empty herbicide containers to be

recycled. I know we all care about

the environment, so we appreciate

you taking advantage of this free

service. Jim Brown, who works in

our warehouse and handles our

deliveries, would like to thank all

our customers for recycling, triple

rinsing your containers and not

overloading the recycle bags this

year. This makes the job of

transporting and recycling the

plastic containers much easier.

Also, he thanks you for going out

of your way to help unload product,

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After what was a pretty dry summer

and early fall here in the Northeast,

we are finally getting some rain and

a significant amount at that. In

retrospect, we are pleased to say

that the 2015 season went well and

Donna, Russell and I would like to

thank all our clients for your

business. It has been a pleasure

serving you all as always!

It has also been our privilege to

once again assist in Hydrilla

management programs in New

York state this past summer.

Implemen t ing an invas ive

management program, then

coordinating an extensive number

of components is often an

insurmountable feat. We have been

told that the onsite delivery of

products by Cygnet Enterprises,

Inc. has been a critical factor in

making these programs a success.

We look forward to assisting in

more invasive plant management

projects here in the northeast in the

future.

I would like to let everyone know

that we will be holding our next

Appl icators Symposium in

conjunction with NEAPMS’

Annual Meeting this coming

January. Our Symposium will be

held on January 12, 2016, at the

Gideon Putnam Resort in Saratoga

Springs, New York. Our program

will be held prior to the NEAPMS’

Pre-Conference Workshops and

will be offered at no charge.

However, you must RSVP to the

invitation, which I will be sending

out with the agenda somewhere

around the end of November 2015.

If you don’t get one and would like

to attend, please feel free to contact

me. In addition, I would like to

encourage all participants to stay

around after our symposium for the

NEAPMS meeting. If you have

never attended one I’m sure you

will find it worth your while.

Indiana Update By: John Olsen

Pennsylvania Update By: Jo Ann Dunlap

Northeast Region

Jo Ann Dunlap

Donna Packer

Russ Hodges

6218 State Route 87

Tunkhannock , PA 18657

Phone: 800-275-3325

[email protected]

[email protected]

Midwest Region

John Olsen

Diane Sobkowiak

James Brown

2904 Cascade Drive

Valparaiso, IN 46383

Phone: 888-359-7531

[email protected]

[email protected]

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Each year we look forward to the

start of the application season with

anticipation. Here on the west

coast, the beginning of this year

was perhaps met with a bit of

uncertainty as we faced one of the

most extreme droughts ever

recorded. As the year progressed,

we watched many of our customers

fa ce n ew ch a l l en ges and

circumstances never seen before.

Despite this, everyone was able to

persevere and as the 2015

application season comes to a close,

we would like to thank you all for

your continued business and

loyalty!

It was very difficult to see the

impact of the drought throughout

the state of California. The lack of

rainfall over the past few years has

produced very dry terrain resulting

in an abundance of devastating

wildfires across the state. Our

thoughts and prayers are still with

those who have lost loved ones,

their homes, pets, etc. Warmer

water temperatures in our streams

and rivers have been threatening

fish populations such as the

Chinook Salmon. “Water wars” in

the form of lawsuits are in

abundance and plaguing the media

across the state. Many are looking

to the sky for relief as we head

into the fall and winter months.

Scientists are predicting a heavy

El Nino effect that should bring the

state of California much needed

precipitation. Others speculate we

may not get the snow pack we

require if winter storm temperatures

are too high, or that the El Nino

could bring us no precipitation at

all. Regardless, we are praying for

an abundant amount of rain and

snow this winter and a wonderful

2016 season!

As we move toward the end of the

year, we like to remind everyone to

take the time to send us updated

copies of your licenses and permits.

This ensures your file is kept

up-to-date and come the start of

2016, there will be no delays in the

ordering process. Additionally,

please feel free to contact us for

information on upcoming shows,

conferences, and seminars for those

of you in need of Continuing

Education Credits. The California

Weed Science Society’s annual

meeting will be held in Sacramento,

January 13-16, 2016. This is a

great conference that covers all

aspects of weed control and a

wonderful opportunity to meet and

mingle with others in our industry.

Fo r more in fo rmat ion on

r e g i s t r a t i o n , c o n f e r e n c e

accommodations, etc, please visit

www.cwss.org.

In closing we would like to thank

you again for your patronage in

2015. We wish you a happy and

blessed holiday season!

California Update By: Andrea Sealock

Western Region Andrea Sealock

Liza Montano

Doug Kleweno

Connie Fernandez

5040 Commercial Circle Suite E

Concord, CA 94520

Phone: 800-530-0885

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

Continuation of Indiana Update By: John Olsen

whether it be at your facility or

lakeside. Unloading product off the

truck safely is our priority. Jim

had a safe 2015 delivery season and

he is looking forward to seeing

everyone in 2016.

In addition, Diana Sobkowiak,

spends a large part of her day

working with our customers to find

the best shipping solutions. She

would like to make everyone aware

that the Material Safety Data Sheets

are being replaced by the Safety

Data Sheets. They are trying to

make this safety tool a little easier

for people to read and understand.

These are available on our web site

as well as product information.

You can contact Donna directly at

our office with any questions.

Currently no date has been set for

the Cygnet Aquatic Winter

Workshop at Purdue University. I

will get the date out to everyone

when it becomes available. This is a

great opportunity to catch up on

your continuing education credits

and find out what’s new in the

industry. In 2016, we will be

attending and exhibiting at the

M i d w e s t A q u a t i c P l a n t

Management Society trade show,

Indiana Lake Management Society

t r ad e s h o w , an d I l l i n o i s

Management Association trade

show.

In closing - and before everyone

disappears to their favorite winter

spots for some much needed

relaxation - Diana, Jim and I would

like to thank you for the

opportunity to serve you and look

forward to working with everyone

in 2016!

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Idaho Update By: Doug Kleweno

Greetings from the northwest and

thanks to all of our lake and

i r r i ga t ion wate r managers

throughout the area for another

rewarding year. It is has been a

busy season for all of us and it

looks like it will continue to be

busy through the fall and winter

with many water management

meetings and shows starting in

October. Look for Cygnet

Enterprises NW at the Montana

Dams and Canals Association

Show in Billings, Montana, the

second week of October, followed

by the WA Weed Conference the

early part of November in

Wenatchee, Washington. The OR

and WA water users meetings are

scheduled for early December,

followed by the ID Water Users

meeting in January and the NW

Irrigator Operator Association

meeting in February. As aquatic

specialists, all of us at Cygnet

Enterprises are very proud of our

support and participation in the

v a r i e t y o f aq u a t i c b a s ed

conferences and meetings. In

previous years these water

management groups have been out

of sight and out of mind relative to

the importance placed on terrestrial

and ag based groups until recent

federal and state NPDES permitting

changes were implemented and the

ongoing drought throughout the

western US states persevered.

Cygnet Enterprises continues to

represent and support water users

and managers at the federal and

state levels as it has for the past 40

years and we will continue our ef-

forts on your behalf. If our readers

have specific concerns that you feel

need to be addressed, please let our

sales representatives know so we

can participate in the cause.

Not to sound like a broken record,

but it was warmer than usual this

winter and spring and continued to

be warmer through the summer

than it has in previous years. This

created a challenge for many of our

irrigation district water managers.

The winter snow pack in the

Cascade Mountains was almost

non-existent and many irrigation

districts in Washington state that

receive water rights from the

Yakima River were restricted to

less than 50% of their annual water

allocation. This declaration of

drought has been shocking to many

residents of the “Evergreen State”

that take water for granted, since

most of the population (greater

Seattle/Tacoma area) lives on the

west side of the Cascade Mountains

where the winter rains are

prevalent. Our neighbors to the

south in California have been living

with drought for many years and

u n t i l n o w e v e r yo n e w a s

disconnected from those problems

and challenges that were discussed

over coffee reading about it in the

morning paper. Many forward

thinking water managers are

already attending meetings and

interacting with their counterparts

in the south to learn more about

better water management practices,

because there is a lot that can be

learned from those folks that have

been living with water shortages for

many years now.

In addition to the problems our

irrigation districts encountered, we

also received a lot of calls from our

professional applicators that

manage lakes, reservoirs, and HOA

water bodies. Algae blooms were

probably the largest water

management challenge this

summer. The water nutrient levels

and temperatures were at record

highs and water levels were at

record lows, making it a great year

for algae growth. Feedback we

received from our customers

indicates that many state and local

water body owners are coming to

the realization that they need to

budget for and manage the water on

a proactive basis and not wait until

there is a toxic algae bloom to

suddenly decide something has to

be done.

If you are a water manager and

have questions about how to best

m a n a g e o r o p t i m i z e t h e

management practices of your

water, please contact your local

Cygnet Enterprises Representative

for assistance. Have a great fall

and Holiday Season from all of us

at Cygnet Enterprises NW!

Northwest Region Andrea Sealock

Doug Kleweno

Scott White

568 Grange Lane

Twin Falls, ID 83301

Phone: 800-530-0885

[email protected]

[email protected]

Scott White - (208) 339-1368

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The southeast has seen another

bizarre weather season in 2015. We

experienced record drought in many

areas as well as record high

temperature followed by record

rainfall over a short span of two

weeks in October. It has been a

difficult challenge for lake

managers and aquatic applicators.

Many areas have had a difficult

time in controlling massive,

consecutive algal blooms due to the

heat and lack of

rain. Thanks to

our chemical

manufacturers ,

C y g n e t

Enterprises has

been able to

supply every tool

possible to assist

in treatment.

In September, JJ

Ferris joined the Cygnet Enterprises

S o u t h t e a m a s a s a l e s

representative. He has lived in

Michigan his whole life and

recently relocated to Statesville,

North Carolina. JJ has worked in

our corporate office in Michigan for

the past 4 years, and was an aquatic

applicator for 7 years prior to that.

JJ is eager to join the Cygnet South

team to help with the continued

growth and expansion that we are

experiencing. We are excited to

welcome JJ to our Cygnet

Enterprises South team!

The North Carolina office of

Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. would like

to thank our customers for

supporting us through 2015.

Though many have been affected

by the economy, our business has

managed to continue to grow

proving Cygnet to be a steady

partner for our industry and

customer base. We appreciated the

attendance at APMS in Myrtle

Beach this year as well as the

Mid-South APMS in Mobile,

Alabama.

Once again we would like to thank

our customers in the south for

giving Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. an

opportunity to supply their water

resource management needs!

Southern Region

Neal Coulter

JJ Ferris

Valery Voss

Johnny Polk

132 Parcel Drive

Statesville, NC 28625

Phone: 800-661-7909

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

North Carolina Update By: Neal Coulter & JJ Ferris

JJ Ferris

stated that their water was the best it had looked in a decade.

If you plan to use Aquastrike in Michigan, some things to keep in mind as you build your

permits for 2016 are:

Aquastrike will be approved by its brand name on individual ANC permits.

Aquastrike will be incorporated by reference to the approved chemical lists for the General

Permit for Ponds ANC9710000, the General Permit for Canals and Marinas located on the

Great Lakes and Connecting Waters ANC9610000, and the Standard

Permits for Lake and Pond Treatments.

The approved chemical lists are posted at the web address

www.michigan.gov/anc. The lists online at this time do not appear to

be updated. For the approval letter from DEQ please contact your

local Cygnet rep or Jacob Meganck at UPI.

For more information on Aquastrike herbicide and

how UPI can help better manage your waterbodies

please contact me at [email protected]

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Hydrilla Treatment on the Erie Canal in New York Mac Bellaud, President, Aquatic Control Technology

Monoecious hydrilla was initially discovered in the Tonawanda Creek section of the Erie Canal in

September 2012 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This prompted a multi-agency effort to

determine the extent of the infestation, evaluate possible management alternatives and

implement control efforts to prevent further spread of this highly invasive plant. The infestation

is located less than one-mile from the confluence with the Niagra River and only ten miles from

Lake Erie.

Following the original discovery, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Buffalo District was

designated the lead agency on the project and worked with Michael Netherland, Ph.D. of the U.S.

Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to develop assessment and management

plans. Survey efforts were undertaken during the 2013 season to identify the full extent of the

infestation. Hydrilla was found growing over approximately 15 miles of the Tonawanda Creek

section of the Erie Canal, which covered a total area of approximately 360 acres. Most of the

hydrilla growth was patchy and found along the immediate shorelines, but the infestation was

widespread. After considering numerous management strategies, plans were formulated for a

demonstration herbicide treatment project utilizing Aquathol K™ (endothall) herbicide. The

project involved slowing the water flow in the canal for a 48-hour period and then treating the

western half of the canal, which was approximately 8 miles long and 200 acres in area. Water

flow was then resumed in an easterly direction after 48-hours in an effort to expose the more

widely scattered hydrilla in the eastern half of the canal. The objective was to conduct the

treatment once the majority of tubers had sprouted, but before new turions were produced. The

USACE-Buffalo District worked with a local consulting firm, Ecology and Environment, Inc., to

coordinate the project including the required permitting, notifications, monitoring and to oversee

the herbicide treatment program. Aquatic Control Technology was selected to perform the actual

herbicide application.

The initial treatment was performed on July 22, 2014. The final treatment protocol called for

application of 1855 gallons of Aquathol K to

the 8-mile section of Tonawanda Creek to

be completed in one day. Aquatic Control

Technology utilized two conventional work

skiffs and one airboat to apply the

herbicide with subsurface injection

systems. Cygnet Enterprises,

Inc. provided and delivered

the Aquathol K™ in 250

gallon totes. Multiple boat

ramps were used throughout

the 8-mile section of the

canal to transfer the

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Pictures courtesy of Jacob Meganck, UPI

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Hydrilla Treatment on the Erie Canal in New York (Continuation from page 7)

board the spray boats. The application was successfully completed in approximately seven hours.

Residual flow in the canal diluted the herbicide concentrations in the westernmost portion of the

treatment area, which resulted in incomplete control of hydrilla. A spot-treatment of

approximately 26 acres was performed on September 16, 2014, in which 261 gallons of Aquathol K

were applied.

Results of the 2014 treatment program were extremely favorable. Late season monitoring

performed by the USACE and ERDC suggested that there was an overall 90% reduction in the

hydrilla tuber bank and an 89% reduction in hydrilla frequency throughout the treatment area.

The project goals were achieved.

Hydrilla control efforts continued in 2015 with ongoing monitoring and treatment. Even though

hydrilla regrowth was less abundant, plants were still distributed throughout the treatment area,

so the entire 8-mile section was targeted for re-treatment, with a few minor modifications to the

actual treatment area and the application approach: adjustments were also made to better

control and manage water flow following treatment; and two small patches of hydrilla located

outside of the targeted treatment area were isolated and treated using limno-barriers to contain

herbicide concentrations in order to evaluate future spot-treatment possibilities. Approximately

7-miles of the canal were targeted for treatment. The entire 7-mile section was treated on

Day 1 – July 28, 2015, and then approximately 25-acres at the western end of the canal was

re-treated on Day 2 – July 29, 2015 to try and improve the herbicide

concentration-exposure-time. A total of 2091 gallons of Aquathol K were applied over the

two-day period. Aquatic Control Technology again used three boats to complete the treatment,

but due to higher water levels an airboat was not needed and three conventional work skiffs were

used instead. Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. again provided and delivered the Aquathol K in 250-gallon

totes and a similar strategy was used to transfer the product to the boats at designated boat

ramps located along the 7-mile stretch of the canal.

Initial qualitative monitoring work following the 2015 treated indicated that the treatment was

successful. One small patch was identified upstream of the treatment area, but closer to the

Niagra River and was a potential threat to re-infestation or spread. The patch was enclosed with

a limno-barrier and spot-treated on September 8-9, 2015. Results of the comprehensive

post-treatment monitoring effort are not available at this time.

The hydrilla treatments performed on the Erie Canal in 2014 and 2015 have effectively controlled

this highly invasive plant and reduced the potential for spread into interconnected waterways.

Management efforts are expected to continue in 2016, but a more targeted, area-selective,

spot-treatment approach will likely be employed.

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Lonza is pleased to welcome the newest member of our aquatics family. Dave Nicholson is our new

Midwest Regional Sales Manager. As a former business owner, an applicator, and excellent

relationship manager, Dave Nicholson has more than 15 years of experience in aquatic treatment

products. In 1993, Dave was hired as an aquatic technician and began his career early. On his first

day, he brought his fishing pole and when asked why, he stated, “Because at some point today we

will break for lunch on water, and instead of eating, I plan to fish.”

He was told to leave his fishing rod at the office and take the day to learn what aquatic technicians

really do! On this day and ever since, Dave knew he wanted to dedicate his career, grow his

knowledge, and educate others in water management. Dave is a graduate of Grand Valley State

University with a Bachelor of Science and Natural Resource Management. He is well known for

being extremely approachable allowing him to quickly develop relationships. He has earned the

recognition and respect of being a leader in his most recent role prior to joining Lonza. Dave resides

in West Michigan with his better half Jennifer, along with their two children and two dogs. His

family lives on a private lake and thoroughly loves the “lake life.” Dave looks forward to meeting all

of you in person and contributing to the success of your business!

Lonza Welcomes Newest Aquatic Family Member

Rich DeJonghe

Sales Manager North America

Lonza Surface Water Products

[email protected]

Mobile: 248-807-9283

Dave Nicholson

Midwest Regional Sales Manager

Lonza Surface Water Products

[email protected]

Mobile: 269-832-3595




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*CYGNET SELECT EXTREME

Excess organics are not only found suspended in the water column, but also in the form of “muck” build-up on the bottom of your water body. Over time, this muck layer can affect not only the clarity of your water, but it can reduce the depth of your lake or pond as well. Cygnet

Mukk Busster is a pellet formulation of naturally occurring pond bacteria and enzymes. The

pellets are designed to sink to the bottom in specific areas that need attention and digest the organic muck and build-up. (Treatment rates for Cygnet Mukk Busster are 20lbs per acre initial dose,

and 10lbs per acre each month after as a regular maintenance dose.)

*CYGNET MUKK BUSSTER

*It should be noted that because these are biological/water dye treatments they are NOT herbicides/algaecides and cannot be expected to behave, nor are they represented as such. Always read and follow the manufacturer’s label.

Another highly concentrated water dye, Cygnet Select Extreme Black comes in dissolvable

packets, making application a breeze! This dye works similarly to the Cygnet Select and

Cygnet Select Extreme blue dyes, except the black colorant provides a gorgeous reflective

finish! If you want that perfect “mirrored” pond effect, look no further than the Cygnet

Select Extreme Black! (Just toss in 1-2 packets per acre foot of water; packets are 6 oz each.)

*CYGNET SELECT EXTREME BLACK

Cygnet Bioblend II is a mix of naturally occurring pond bacteria and enzymes formulated to

biodegrade excess organics suspended in the water column, often affecting water clarity. Formulated in a water soluble packet (wsp), Cygnet Bioblend II can simply be tossed into your

lake or pond. The outer packet dissolves, allowing the bacteria and enzymes to disperse throughout the water column and digest the suspended organics.

(Apply 8lbs per acre for an initial dose, and 4lbs per acre per month after that as a booster dose

throughout the season.)

*CYGNET BIOBLEND II WSP

Science has proven that through the responsible use of aquatic herbicides and algaecides, we are able to successfully control nuisance aquatic plants and algae with minimal impact to the environment. However,

with today’s modern “green movement,” I am sure you have received a call or two from concerned customers that would like to completely “fix” their pond problems without ever using an herbicide or algaecide.

Fortunately, Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has partnered with some of the leading manufacturers in the industry to offer a range of products which allow these customers to obtain the results they desire – a healthier water

body that is free of pesticides!*

THEIR POND OR LAKE? CYGNET IS HERE TO HELP!

Cygnet Select is a food-grade water dye used to aid in the aesthetic appeal of any water body.

Use of this dye will not only shade your water, allowing less sunlight to reach the bottom of your water body, but it will also give it a beautiful and much richer appearance. (1 gallon treats 4 acre-feet of water.)

*CYGNET SELECT WATER DYE

DO YOU HAVE A CUSTOMER NERVOUS ABOUT HERBICIDE USE IN

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Hydrilla was first imported into North America in the late 1950s, during what was called the aquarium trade. It was discovered as an invasive in Miami around 1960. By 1970 hydrilla was established in major wa-ter bodies of all drainage basins in Florida. Hydrilla impacts water bodies, environmentally and economi-cally. It can out-compete many native and non-native aquatic plant species. Heavy populations of hydrilla can impact fish populations. Irrigation canals, dams and power plants can become clogged. Millions of dol-lars are spent each year controlling the spread of hydrilla. Growth: Hydrilla is a submersed, invasive aquatic plant. It can grow and spread in extremely low light conditions (less than 1% of full sunlight). Its unique ability to use low light, allows for photosynthesis to begin early in the day. Other aquatic plants do not have this capability and are therefore out-competed by hydrilla. Dense canopy beds are formed due to the majority of biomass that concentrates in the top portion of the plant. Canopy beds can inhibit native plant species from growing. Reproduction takes place from plant fragments, tubers/turions, and seed. Once established, hydrilla can grow up to 1 inch per day. Hydrilla in Retention Ponds: Natureworks manages two community storm water retention ponds that are part of a scenic area near Pittsburgh, PA. There is a very high turnover rate with these ponds and flow through rate is extremely high during any storm event. Close to the two ponds are playgrounds, swimming pools, and basketball, baseball, and soccer fields. The smaller pond is about 0.2 acres and the larger pond is about 0.35 acres. Approxi-mately 100 homes drain into the smaller pond and 200 homes into the larger pond. It’s not exactly clear on how hydrilla arrived in these two ponds, but a theory is either from a water garden pond or from bird de-posits. There are 12 additional storm water ponds in the community, but hydrilla has only been discovered in these two ponds. Management: Herbicides with a short contact time were recommended, due to the high turnover rate in these ponds. Re-ward® and Stingray® herbicides were selected to quickly control hydrilla populations. The rates applied were 0.37 ppm Reward and 100 ppb Stingray. The first application was made on June 12, 2015. The second visit was on June 30, 2015. No application was needed, as the first treatment controlled 100% of the hydrilla populations in both retention ponds. Residents reported control within 5 days post treatment. Initially, her-bicide applications of Reward alone and Reward / Clipper® were attempted with very little effects or re-

sults. The Reward and Stingray combination proves to be most effective.

Before – June 12, 2015

After – June 30, 2015

Photos courtesy of Natureworks

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EarthTec QZ (QZ) is an EPA-approved molluscicide for control of quagga and zebra mussels.

QZ’s unique liquid formulation is proven effective at achieving complete mortality in adult ze-

bra and quagga mussels.

QZ is NSF-certified to ANSI Standard 60 for drinking water, making it an excellent approach for controlling the

spread and infestation of this devastating species. EarthTecQZ can be applied in lakes and reservoirs. It is a

rapidly-dispersing product that is immediately bioavailable. The zebra mussels do not detect a thread and

readily ingest the QZ. Studies have confirmed complete mortality within a 48-96 hr period of time. It has also

shown to be effective at concentrations that are safe for most fish and other non-target organisms.

Advantages of EarthTec QZ:

EarthTecQZ is NSF-certified for drinking water.

EPA Approved for reservoirs and lakes.

The Copper is formulated in the biologically-active form (as cupic ion, CU++), and stays in solutions until it

encounters a cell wall to bind to and penetrate, so virtually all of the copper applied is effective, with no

copper or other waste penetrating into bottom sediments.

Long history of effective use with no negative impacts on fish and other non-targets.

It is a liquid formulation that does not required mixing, thus greatly reducing time and labor for applica-

tion.

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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. 1860 Bagwell St.

Flint, MI 48503

All of the offices of Cygnet Enterprises,

Inc. will be closed in 2015 for the

following National Holidays:

Memorial Day (May 25th)

In of Observance of Independence Day (July 3rd)

Labor Day (September 7th)

Thanksgiving (Nov. 26th & Nov. 27th)

Christmas - New Years (Dec 24th- Jan 1st)

The articles and opinions in this publication are for general information and not intended to provide specific advice.

Go Paperless Go Paperless Go Paperless ––– Electronic Invoicing!Electronic Invoicing!Electronic Invoicing! Cygnet Enterprises, Inc., has the ability to email your invoices to you rather than

having a paper copy mailed to you. If you find this to be more convenient, please

contact your regional Cygnet office and they will be happy to make the proper

arrangements. We appreciate your commitment to sustaining our natural

resources by going paperless!

DATE EVENT LOCATION CONTACT

January 12th Cygnet's Aquatic Applicators SymposiumGideon Putnam Resort

Saratoga Springs, NY

Jo Ann Duplan

(800) 275-3325

January 12th - 14th NEAPMS Annual MeetingGideon Putnam Resort

Saratoga Springs, NYneapms.org

January 13th - 15th California Weed Science SocietyHyatt Regency

Sacramento, CAcwss.org

February 11thMichigan Aquatic Applicators and

Lake Managers Symposium

Radisson Hotel

Lansing, MI

Garrett McClain

(800) 359-7531

March 6th - 9th 36th Annual MAPMS ConferenceAmway Grand Plaza Hotel

Grand Rapids, MImapms.com

March 21st - 23rd35th Annual Western Aquatic Plant

Management Society

Hilton San Diego – Del Mar

Del Mar, CAwapms.org

***UPCOMING EVENTS***Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. will be attending to the following conferences, hope to see you there!

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