Placing bottom coverings on new populations to prevent lake-wide infestations. Coverings have been used by several water front owners and businesses, mainly for aesthetic appeal. Root removal, by rototilling or shallow water cultivation. In the Okanagan the root removal method began in 1988. In 1995, this number was reduced to 30 indicating the success of the program.
Harvesting is a form of cosmetic control that cuts the plant below the water surface.
This technique is also used in the Valley.