Cutting Cutting differs from hand pulling in that plants are cut and the roots are not removed. Cutting is performed by standing on a dock or on shore and throwing a cutting tool into the water. A nonmechanical aquatic weed cutter is commercially available. The cutter can be thrown about 20 - 30 feet into the water. As the cutter is pulled through the water, it cuts a 48-inch wide swath.
Cut plants rise to the surface where they can be removed.
The stainless steel blades that form the V are extremely sharp and great care must be taken with this implement. It should be stored in a secure area where children do not have access. Raking A sturdy rake makes a useful tool for removing aquatic plants. Attaching a rope to the rake allows removal of a greater area of weeds. Raking literally tears plants from the sediment, breaking some plants off and removing some roots as well.