Jakes Rakes 12 inch pond weed rake + 20m rope

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The Aquatic Weed Rake comes in a compact box measuring 5.1cm x 12.7cm x 99cm, making it a convenient tool for storage and transport. Most water weeds float to the surface when cut and it is essential that as much as possible is removed from the water; left in place it decays leading to de-oxygenation. Where there are flow outlets, booms should be placed to prevent the weed washing downstream The Rake Zilla is available in two handle lengths: 7 feet and 11 feet. This range of options ensures that you can choose the handle length that best suits your needs, providing comfortable reach and maneuverability while raking and collecting weeds and debris in the water.

It is very important that weedsremoved fromponds or lakesare composted, buried or burnt. On no account should they be transferred to rivers, other ponds or lakes. Several introduced pond weeds, widely available from garden centres, cause enormous problems where they escape or are introduced into the wild. The RHS believes that avoiding pests, diseases and weeds by good practice in cultivation methods, cultivar selection, garden hygiene and encouraging or introducing natural enemies, should be the first line of control. If chemical controls are used, they should be used only in a minimal and highly targeted manner.For example, where pests, diseases or weeds pose a serious threat to the wider environment, to important heritage specimens, to habitat, or to native wildlife. Culturalcontrol The sturdy cutting blades of the rake are designed to cut underwater weeds off at the bottom. This targeted cutting action ensures efficient removal of the weeds, preventing them from regrowing and maintaining a clean water environment. The materials a rake is made of determines its durability and weight. Metal rakes — the most common type used for removing lake weeds — are far more durable, but they’re also likely to be heavier. Raking lake weeds is often physically challenging, and the heavier your rake is, the tougher it will be to use. Before buying a rake, make sure that it’s light enough for you to push, pull, and throw (when applicable) without too much strain. Look for words like “stainless,”“galvanized,” or “powder-coated,” which indicate that a metal has been treated to resist corrosion.The Aquatic Weed Rake features a four-section handle that snaps together, giving the user up to 3.3 meters of reach and comes with a whopping 13 meters of rope. Over 20 years of needing to remove pond weed from our ponds (Carleton Hill Fishery) has resulted in the perfect design and over 10 years trading as Jake’s Rakes. Jakes rakes are the most effective means of physically removing pond weed, such as Canadian pond weed, Potamogetan and other similar pond weeds. In recent years a growing problem has been posed by a number of introduced aquatic or bog plants. These can be very invasive and can have seriously detrimental effects on gardens and the wider landscape. Species currently banned from sale are:

If you have a major pond weed problem, access to a boat and some friends to help you, then this is the tool for the job. THE CUTTER: The razor-sharp V-shaped blade design cuts a 4 ft wide path with each pass – 3 piece extendable handle from 5ft to 9ft – Includes 25ft rope & blade sharpener. Rounded tine tips will help prevent any injuries if you catch yourself with the rake if you miss throw it. Constructed from premium iron material, this lake weed cutter is both stable and durable, designed for long-term use. The robust construction ensures that the head of the rake can be securely connected to the rope.

The Aquatic Weed Rake is designed for effortless aquatic weed control. Simply cast it out, allow it to sink, and then retrieve it with ease. Its user-friendly design streamlines the process of removing unwanted aquatic weeds. Rushes, reeds and sedges grow in shallow water at the margins of a pond. Some of these plantscan betoo vigorous even for large garden ponds, covering over the open water entirely in a few years. Forthis reason, regular removal (usually annually) of UK-natives including Glyceria maxima (reed sweet-grass), Phragmites australis(common reed) and Typha latifolia (reedmace)is neededto limit the spread in garden situations Rake Materials & Durability The best aquatic rakes will be composed of high quality metals and plastics, making them resistant to corrosion and rust. Public domain. Handle Length: Pay attention to the length of the rake’s handle. Longer handles provide more reach, allowing you to clean larger areas without having to go into the water. Keep in mind, however, that longer handles can be more difficult to maneuver.