Complete Long-Term Hydrilla Removal
Pulling by the roots with minimal fragmentation + benthic barrier installation (when applicable)
Our Complete Removal Solution
1. Identify
Assess species and infestation extent
2. Pull by the Roots
Pull entire plants by the roots with minimal fragmentation
3. Install Barriers
Benthic barriers (when applicable) for long-term prevention
4. Maintain
Monitor and maintain barriers seasonally, including moving periodically and cleaning regulary to reduce sediment build up
Your Clear, Beautiful Waterfront Starts Here
Imagine sitting by your lakefront enjoying the reflection of a sunset in the water, free from surfaced lake weeds, trash, and algae on the surface. A pristine waterfront where your family can swim, boat, and enjoy the lake without obstacles. That's what we create for every Austin lakefront property we serve.
The secret? Pulling vegetation by the roots, planning out a comprehensive management strategy involving benthic barriers (when applicable) to cover and stifle new growth, and maintaining your lakefront for you to enjoy. While other methods require costly repeated treatments, our approach eliminates weeds at the source and prevents regrowth with a coverage solution to keep plants from growing where you want them gone.
Captain Home Services pulls invasive vegetation by the roots with minimal fragmentation, then installs benthic barriers (when applicable) for complete long-term control. All work is fully permitted.
Why Roots Matter
Read more about these invasive species in our educational blog or check out our FAQ page for common questions.
Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata)
- • Most problematic aquatic plant in the United States
- • Single cut fragment can produce over 6,000 new tubers per square meter
- • Tubers remain viable for years
- • Clogs boat propellers and entangles swimmers
- • Forms suffocating mats from bottom to surface
Eurasian Watermilfoil
- • Masters of regrowth from tiny fragments
- • Spreads rapidly through root systems
- • Forms thick underwater stands
- • Outcompetes native plants
- • Creates safety hazards for swimmers and boaters
Why Choose Our Method?
Root Removal
Pulling by the roots with minimal fragmentation prevents rapid regrowth
Long-Term Prevention
Benthic barriers (when applicable) suffocate sunlight and kill plants, allow for decomposition and gas pass-through of remaining vegetation, and prevent regrowth requiring regular cuts or removal treatments
No machinery, chemicals, or repeat infestations
A clean and clear lakefront for your family and friends to enjoy
We Know Dock Systems — And the Risks That Come With Them
Working in and around docks means navigating submerged electrical wiring, boat lift motors, lake pump intakes, and underwater infrastructure. Our crew surveys every property before entering the water.
What we work around safely:
- Boat lift motors, cables, and cradles
- Submerged dock electrical conduit and connections
- Lake pump intakes, housings, and supply lines
- Bulkhead anchoring systems and bulkhead footings
The risk of an inexperienced crew
Submerged dock wiring and pump systems create real electrical hazards in the water. An untrained crew that doesn't recognize and assess these systems before entering the lake puts themselves — and your property — at serious risk. Damaged boat lifts, severed pump lines, and disturbed electrical conduit are expensive, dangerous, and completely avoidable.
Our team knows what to look for before the first person enters the water.
Ready for a Complete Solution?
Pulling by the roots + benthic barriers (when applicable) = long-term hydrilla control. All work is fully permitted. Restore your lakefront's health and beauty.