Invasive Species Monitoring

March 31, 2008 - The results came back negative for both zebra mussels, and spiny water flea in Baptiste Lake, all of our results will be posted on our website shortly.

David Copplestone
Invasive Species Research Technician
Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters
P.O. Box 2800, 4601 Guthrie Drive
Peterborough, ON
Phone: 705.748.6324
Fax 705.748.9577

Water Testing

Water samples have been taken from the lake over the years and tested at a Regulated Laboratory and locally here at the lake. Simply click on the topic below to see more detail;

Test results ,
Septic Systems/Bullfrogs

Zebra Mussels

There have been no reported sitings of Zebra mussels in our lake at this time.

Purple Loosestrife

Purple Loosestrife is a hardy perennial that can rapidly diminish wetlands choking the wetland area under a sea of purple flowers. The plant can also invade drier sites encroaching on farm crops and pasture land.

How to Identify:
Individual flowers have 5 - 6 pink-purple petals surrounding a yellow center.
Plant has a flower spike of many flowers.
Leaves are downy with smooth edges
Stalk is SQUARE with 5 - 6 sides and can be 6' tall. Several stalks on a mature plant.

Currently located:
On the north Baptiste Lake road and on Hwy. 648 near Highland Grove

Look-alikes:
Swamp Loosestrife - No flower spike, individual flowers ring stem above leave pairs.
Firewood: flower spike BUT round stem
Blue Vervain: small purple flower with toothed leave edges
Winged Loosestrife: leaves alternate with small stems attaching to main stem

How to control:
Dig and pull plants for small density infested areas.
Cut off flower spikes and dry seed heads on medium density areas.
Biological and chemical control required for large density areas.