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Hi, I've lived at this address for over 30 years and never had this issue. I'm not sure how it came to be but there are many 'patches' of lily pads (Yellow Floating Hearts I believe) forming in the lake currently. I've seen these listed as a invasive species. I fear that if not removed, they will cover the entire surface of the lake not only making for a mosquito breeding ground due to the wind not being able to move the water surface but it will have an effect on property values as well.
These patches of lily pads are just starting. I plead with you to please come out and remove them. It shouldn't take more than a hour or two in a small boat. Please remove them all now before it gets out of hand and becomes a major endeavor.
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Jason Burke (Registrierter Benutzer)
Anerkannt Public Works Operations - PW Clerk (Registrierter Benutzer)
Public Works Operations has entered a service request for this issue. SR# 91559290. We will update on this thread once more information is available. Please allow 7 -10 business days.
For follow-up information please contact 757-385-1470, please reference SR# 91559290 when calling.
Thank you.
Jason Burke (Registrierter Benutzer)
I have found these plants to be Spatterdock (Cow Lily). For certain this will end any activities on the lake such as fishing, kayaking, etc. Ospreys frequently fish here which adds to the property value and wildlife habitat, it will be impossible for them to dive and fish once these fill in. I believe these two large main plants were possibly planted by a home owner. Lots along Piney Bark Drive do not have their property lines project into the lake as much as lots on the opposite side, I believe if the homeowner planted these, they did so on land they don't own.
Attached is a overall photo of one of the large plants to give a sense of scale.
Jason Burke (Registrierter Benutzer)
Jason Burke (Registrierter Benutzer)
Jason Burke (Registrierter Benutzer)
Jason Burke (Registrierter Benutzer)
And the same panorama highlighting the 28 locations of the new Spatterdock growths.
I have witnessed this pond take on the storm surge of a incoming hurricane before a rain drop fell and raise the water level to the top of bank, then the incoming hurricane's rain further raised the water level halfway up the back yard. I'm not a stormwater engineer but I'm very concerned how these plants will further advance the trapping of silt and filling in of this pond. I believe this is a serious issue for all the homeowners who live along this pond and hope the City of Virginia Beach can resolve this. Thank you.
Jason Burke (Registrierter Benutzer)
Posting a September 12th update:
Plants are growing fast, increasing in size. New plants can be seen today.
The following article recommends Airmax WipeOut. I believe it is the best solution since it doesn't cause a fish kill and is very easy to deploy.
https://www.thepondguy.com/category/spatterdock