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www.CygnetEnterprises.com
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
gmcclain@cygnetenterprises.com.
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
rhinterman@cygnetenterprises.com
jbondra@cygnetenterprises.com
jgoidosik@cygnetenterprises.com
gmcclain@cygnetenterprises.com
ekoch@cygnetenterprises.com
pbonner@cygnetenterprises.com
hbondra@cygnetenterprises.com
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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
jdunlap@cygnetenterprises.com
dpacker@cygnetenterprises.com
Midwest Region
John Olsen
Diane Sobkowiak
James Brown
2904 Cascade Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 888-359-7531
jolsen@cygnetenterprises.com
dsobkowiak@cygnetenterprises.com
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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
asealock@cygnetenterprises.com
lmontano@cygnetenterprises.com
dkleweno@cygnetenterprises.com
chernandez@cygnetenterprises.com
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
asealock@cygnetenterprises.com
dkleweno@cygnetenterprises.com
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
ncoulter@cygnetenterprises.com
jferris@cygnetenterprises.com
vvoss@cygnetenterprises.com
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 jacob.meganck@uniphos.com
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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
herbicide into the tanks on (Continued on page 8)
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
richard.dejonghe@lonza.com
Mobile: 248-807-9283
Dave Nicholson
Midwest Regional Sales Manager
Lonza Surface Water Products
david.nicholson@lonza.com
Mobile: 269-832-3595
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. is dedicated to bringing you the widest array of pond and lake management products available from proven names with proven results. We select only the best products for your management needs, whether it is for a small pond or a large lake. We strive to make sure your satisfaction with your water feature is the highest it can be,
and have been in the business for 40 years because of our efforts.
A highly concentrated water dye, Cygnet Select Extreme shades your water, limiting the ability of
sunlight to reach the bottom of your water body. It also improves appearance of your lake or pond by shading the water a deep, rich blue. For ease of application and clean-up, this
concentrated dye is available in wide-mouth, quart size containers. (Apply 10-14 ounces per acre foot of water.)
*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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