Overview
A granular formulation of 2,4-D which is effective on water milfoil, water stargrass, coontail, spatterdock, water lilies, and watershield. It is very effective in control of Eurasian watermilfoil, an aggressive, exotic species found throughout the U.S. This product is not for use in waters used for irrigation, agricultural sprays, watering dairy animals, or domestic water supplies. Application rates vary from 100 pounds per acre for milfoil to a maximum of 200 pounds per acre for resistant plants such as spatterdock and watershield.
Spread evenly throughout treatment area. Weeds need to be present. When applying Navigate aquatic herbicide, we recommend using a Broadcasting Spreader. Navigate is formulated to control water milfoil, water stargrass, bladderwort, white and yellow water lily, water shield, water chestnut and coontail. Water use is restricted for non-turf irrigation and drinking (human consumption), see label for details. Active ingredient is 27.6% butoxyethyl ester of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid.
Navigate pellets are effective any time susceptible weeds are actively growing. When applied in spring and early summer, less material is required, less dead weeds occur, and a longer weed free period will result.
Successful applications can be made to actively growing weeds in late summer and fall. The full effect of late season applications may not be fully evident until the following season.
Dosage Rates
Treatment Area | Navigate Lbs. |
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10,000 Square Feet | 2.4 - 4.8 Pounds |
5,000 Square Feet | 6 - 12 Pounds |
2,500 Square Feet | 12 - 24 Pounds |
1,000 Square Feet | 24 - 48 Pounds |
Please note: Above are recommendations. Always read the Product Label
How to Use
Broadcast Navigate onto the area to be treated using a granular spreader.
When to Apply
Navigate should be applied when weeds are actively growing in early spring and summer. Begin applications when weeds first appear.
Restrictions
Cannot be shipped to: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, HI, MA, ME, NJ, NY, PR, RI, VT, WA or Canada
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Wait 24 hours before swimming in treated water.
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Wait 21 days before using treated water for human drinking water.
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Wait 21 days before using treated water for irrigation on forage or food crops.
CHEMICAL APPLICATION BEST PRACTICES
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Anytime you use chemicals to treat algae or weeds, please keep in mind the following:
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Treat your pond in sections. Treat only half the pond's surface at a time. During hot weather or when treating heavy growth, it is important to treat no more than 1/4 of your pond at a time and wait the full 14 days before re-applying. This helps lower the risk of fish loss during hot weather or when treating heavy growth.
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Once the algae or weeds have browned & died, use a rake to remove as much dead material as possible. This prevents an accumulation of dead plant material and muck.
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Take a proactive approach to pond management. Use PondClear, MuckAway and Pond Dye to keep your pond looking great. For more information, see our article on the Airmax Ecosystem
Documentation
Navigate
Product Label
Navigate SDS
Weeds Treated
The first step towards effectively treating any pond weed is proper identification. Navigate Granular Aquatic Herbicide is recommended for use against each of the weeds listed below.

Bladderwort

Lilly Pads

Coontail

Water Shield

Eurasian Watermillfoil
