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Aquatic Pests

  • Didymo

    Didymo, also known as "rock snot" is a freshwater diatom (a type of alga). Didymo is currently found in a number of South Island rivers.

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  • Eel Grass

    Eel grass has been declared a total control pest plant throughout the Marlborough region. It has a limited distribution and density.

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  • Egeria

    Egeria is a surveillance pest plant in Marlborough. Council is aware that this pest poses a risk within Marlborough.

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  • Lagarosiphon

    Lagarosiphon is a surveillance pest plant in the Marlborough region. Council is aware that this pest poses a risk within Marlborough.

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  • Parrot's Feather

    Parrot’s feather has been declared a total control pest plant throughout the Marlborough region. It has a limited distribution and density.

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  • Reed Sweet Grass

    Reed sweet grass is a containment control pest plant in the Marlborough District Council's Regional Pest Management Strategy.

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  • Senegal Tea

    Senegal tea is a perennial, semi-aquatic herb which grows to 1.5 metres when flowering and originates from Central and South America.

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  • Spartina Grass

    Spartina grass is declared a total control pest plant throughout the Marlborough region. It has a limited distribution and density.

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Services A-Z

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Phone: +64 3 520 7400
All enquiries 24 hours

Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz

Blenheim Customer Service Centre

Staffed 8.00 am-5.00 pm, Mon-Fri

Phone: 520 7400
Fax: 520 7496

PO Box 443
Blenheim 7240

15 Seymour Street
Blenheim 7201

Picton Library & Service Centre

Staffed
8.00 am-5.00 pm, Mon-Fri
Library Services Only
  10.00 am-1.00 pm, Sat
1:30 pm-4:30 pm Sun

Phone: 520 7493
Fax: 520 3203

67 High Street
Picton 7220