Seldom is frogbit any problem, but it can be controlled with either of the treatments listed. Read and follow label instructions before using any chemical in water. Mix and spray evenly over plants. Mix with enough water to allow even coverage, and spray directly on plants. The underside of the leaf is reddish and has a thick coating of a gelatinous slime.
Flowers are dull red to purple.
It is locally abundant throughout Mississippi, particularly in slightly acid waters. It is seldom abundant enough to cause problems, but where it becomes a pest it can be controlled by using the treatment listed below. Read and follow label instructions before using any chemical in water. Mix and spray evenly over plants. Can be used as a spot treatment.