A benthic screen is a durable, eco-safe barrier placed temporarily along the lake bottom to starve invasive milfoil of sunlight. Over a short 4–8 week period, the screens naturally eliminate the plants beneath them—without disturbing native species or harming aquatic life.
At Milfoil Management NW, we use this method for long-term control of persistent milfoil infestations. Each treatment is customized to your shoreline conditions and installed by experienced divers who ensure precision and minimal disruption.
Site Evaluation - We inspect your lakefront to determine the best areas for screen placement and define the scope of treatment.
Installation - Our divers install high-grade, weighted screens that rest flush against the lakebed, effectively blocking sunlight to the milfoil below.
Monitoring - After 4–8 weeks, we return to remove the screens, ensuring all targeted milfoil has decomposed.
Follow-Up Care - Optional monitoring and maintenance programs ensure continued clarity and protection throughout the season.
Reclaim your waterfront with a proven, natural solution to invasive milfoil.