Alligator weed is an invasive species in the Black River and many other bodies of water🌿. It propagates very easily, making it difficult to manage. To avoid using herbicides, we have been employing flea beetles🪲. These beetles love eating alligator weed, and their use has been very effective. The Black River is truly a North Carolina treasure, with its ancient bald cypress trees dating back over 2,000 years! 👉Tag the person you will take to the Black River this fall! | The Nature Conservancy