Skip's Aquatic Solutions, L.L.C.

Lake Gaston Weed Control Council Treatment Sites & Schedule

1-866 / 376-4077 Toll Free

Treatment Schedule

NOTE: Please visit this site often for frequent updates.  Actual treatment dates will depend on weather and water conditions.

Treatment Schedule - Week of June 30, 2008 

                      (Proposed treatement date in parenthesis)

Jimmies Creek (7/1)                                 Big Stonehouse Area (6/30)

Little Stonehouse (6/30)                           Triton Point (6/30)

Kings Branch (6/30)                                        Sledge Creek (7/1)

Peahill Area (7/1)                                     Woodland Hurst (7/1)

Sledge Creek (7/1)                                   Pigeon Roost (6/30)

Song Bird (6/30)                                                 Mill Creek (6/30)

Eagles Cove (6/30)  

Treatment Schedule - Week of July 7, 2008 

                        (Proposed treatement date in parenthesis)

Gaston Heights (7/7)                                       Great Creek (7/8)    

Lyons Creek (7/7)                                    Hubquarter (7/7) 

Sixpound/Jordan (7/7)                                  Beechwood Estates (7/8)

Smith Creek (7/9)                                              Flats (7/9)

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q:  Is it safe to swim just after a weed treatment has been executed in my area?

A.  Yes, there are no restrictions for swimming

Q:  Will the weed treatment affect the fish and is it safe to consume fish caught in the area

      of treated water

A. No, there is no negative effect on the fish and yes you can eat them

Q.  Do I need to keep my pets out of the water after a treatment has been executed in my area?

A. No, the treatment will not harm your pets in anyway.

Q.  Can I water my lawn with lake water after a treatment has been executed? 

A. No.  Please wait a minimum of 7 days before using the treated water to water lawns or other plants.

Q  My water was on when you performed the treatment, will it harm my lawn.

A. If the water is lake water; it probably will not harm your lawn since it takes a while for the herbicide pellets to dissolve, so it should be ok.  However, it is recommended that you turn the water off as soon as possible and not turn it on again for at least 7 days.

Should you have other questions or would like to see additional FAQ postings, please feel free to send an email to skip@gloryroad.net or call 1-866-376-4077.