Lily Pad Ripper | Lily Pad Root Puller
Description
Lily Pad Ripper: Rip Out Lily Pads by the Root
The only sure way to kill lily pads is to break their roots enough to drown them. When the Lily Pad Ripper is pulled along the bottom of your lake it digs deep into the bottom and literally rips open and tears through the rhizome root system.
The Lily Pad Ripper can be pulled by boat or from land using an ATV or tractor. It attaches to your pulling method of choice via rope, tied to a 1.5" by 6′ pipe (rope and pipe are not included but can be purchased at most hardware stores), and is pulled along the bottom, breaking and pulling up the roots of lily pads. Larger, heavier boats tend to work best.
After breaking the root system, water floods the interior of the rhizome in the portion that remains in the water, killing any water lily or pad that is attached. Some rhizomes will float to the surface and some will remain on the bottom.
- Rips through lily pad rhizomes and root bulbs
- Pull by boat, ATV or tractor
- Heavy-duty steel, 17" hook depth
- 36" stabilizer width
A Lily Pad Removal Tool That Works Below the Surface
If you are looking for a lily pad ripper for sale, this heavy-duty lily pad removal tool is designed to attack the problem below the surface by ripping through lily pad roots and rhizomes. Unlike simply cutting the leaves at the surface, this lily pad root puller is built for more complete lily pad removal.
Customers sometimes search for this type of tool as a lilly pad ripper or mechanical lily pad killer. The goal is the same: break apart the underground root structure so the plant can no longer continue growing normally.
If you found this page while searching for shoretech lily pad ripper lily pad root puller, review the product details, dimensions and operating instructions on this page to make sure this Lily Pad Ripper is the tool you need for your lake or pond.
How the Lily Pad Ripper Removes Lily Pads
Rig It Up
Tie your own rope to a 1.5" × 6′ pipe stabilizer and connect it to your boat, ATV or tractor.
Lower to the Bottom
Lower the Ripper to the lake or pond bottom and inch forward until the rope is tight.
Rip the Roots
Apply steady forward momentum so the hook tears through the rhizomes in a straight line.
Clean Up
Popped pads, stems and roots float up for removal with an aquatic weed rake.
Questions About Lily Pad Removal?
Feel free to call us anytime with questions or to place your order by phone: 763-551-1441.
Also check out our Aquatic Vegetation Groomer for dealing with lily pads and more.
How to Use
How to Get Rid of Lily Pads with the Lily Pad Ripper
If you are researching how to get rid of lily pads in a lake or pond, the Lily Pad Ripper is designed to remove the plant by tearing through the rhizome and root system below the bottom. The Weeders Digest offers many tools to manage your lily pads; the Lily Pad Ripper is a one-of-a-kind tool designed to REMOVE lily pads and rhizomes once and for all.
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Connect the Ripper
Connect the Lily Pad Ripper to your boat using your own rope, tied to a 1.5" by 6′ pipe. Rope and pipe are not included but can be purchased at most hardware stores.
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Lower and Tighten
Lower the Lily Pad Ripper to the bottom of the lake or pond and inch forward slowly until the rope becomes tight.
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Pull Steadily
Once the rope is tight, apply steady forward momentum until the Ripper rips through the root, and continue in a straight line popping each root as you move forward.
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Make Parallel Passes
Return to the beginning spot and move over 7′ to begin the next ripping path, completing the same ripping motion as before.
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Remove the Pads
After 2 parallel rips, the pads in their entirety (pads, stems and roots) pop to the surface for easy removal with an aquatic weed rake like Rake Zilla or the Long Reach Rake.
Thorough clean up is the responsible way to manage your waterfront.
Specifications
Lily Pad Ripper Specifications
Dimensions and materials for the Lily Pad Ripper.
| Item Name | Lily Pad Ripper |
|---|---|
| Common Applications | Removing lily pads including root bulbs |
| Weight | 18 lbs |
| Stabilizer Width | 36 inches |
| Material | Heavy Duty Steel |
| Hook Depth | 17 inches |
| Not Included | 1.5" pipe for stabilizer bar; rope |
| Frequently Used With | RakeZilla, Power Grip Rake |
Videos
Lily Pad Ripper Videos
See the Lily Pad Ripper remove lily pads by the root.
Lily Pad Root Control - Lily Pads Removed By The Root
How To Remove Lilly Pads from a Lake or Pond - Lily Pad Ripper
Related Tools
Tools That Work With the Lily Pad Ripper
Rakes and cutters to collect popped pads and manage lily pads and emergent vegetation.
FAQs
Lily Pad Ripper FAQs
Answers about using the Lily Pad Ripper lily pad root puller.
Is a “lilly pad ripper” the same as a lily pad ripper?
Yes. “Lilly pad ripper” is a common spelling variation people use when searching for a lily pad ripper, lily pad removal tool or lily pad root puller.
What is the Lily Pad Ripper used for?
It is a heavy-duty tool designed to rip and uproot lily pad rhizomes, effectively breaking the root system so pads drown and do not grow back.
How does it remove lily pads permanently?
As the unit is dragged across the lake bottom, the spade digs into the lake or pond bottom, tears through and floods the rhizomes, killing the plant at its root and preventing regrowth.
How is it operated and what equipment is needed?
Attach it to a boat using rope and a 1½″ stabilizer pipe (not included), and slowly pull it across the bottom. You can also use an ATV or tractor for land-based pulling.
What size and weight is the tool?
The Ripper weighs about 18 lb, with a 36″ stabilizer bar and a hook depth of 17″, allowing deep penetration into the sediment.
What cleanup method follows use of the Ripper?
Popped pads and rhizomes usually float to the surface and can be removed using aquatic rakes such as RakeZilla or the Long Reach Rake.
How should I plan my ripping passes?
Pull in a straight line until you pop root systems, then move over about 7 feet and repeat. Working in parallel rows ensures thorough coverage.
Is this tool safe and easy to use?
It requires steady, slow pulling, best with a heavy-duty boat or motorized vehicle. Some users find pulling with a tractor or a partner works as well.
What limitations should I be aware of?
It is effective on stubborn lilies, not ideal for cattails or emergent reeds, and it does not float. It requires a stabilizer pole and rope or chain (not included) and is best for deep-rooted rhizomes. If you believe there may be utility lines buried where you plan to operate, take necessary precautions.
Videos
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Lily Pad Root Control - Lily Pads Removed By The Root
https://weedersdigest.com/lily-pad-ripper-lily-pad-root-puller...
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Lilypad Root Ripper - Assembly & Usage Instructions
The Lily Pad Ripper From WeedersDigest.com - The only sure wa...
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How To Remove Lilly Pads from a Lake or Pond - Lily Pad Ripper
https://lilypadremoval.com/?utm_source=video&utm_medium=social...
4 Reviews
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Lily pad ripper
Works great. Pond 15 deep loaded with pads. Pull slowly with truck and pulls root base Easily. Lots of hard labor intense work but nothing is ever easy. Very pleased so far .
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The Death of Our Lilly Pads!!,
Our poor little pond was being overrun with lily pads. After trying a chemical treatment on half of the pond, this seemed to only anger the pads who lashed back at us with growing numbers. Further research led us to the lily pad ripper. The lily pad ripper was shipped quickly. Although the directions were not very clear, it was simple enough to figure out. We did attach the board as suggested in a YouTube video and the 1.5” diameter pole. However, we are no where near strong enough to pull this thing by hand. We hooked this baby up to our tractor. My husband rows out with the ripper in the boat with him, throws it over and then I haul it in. This thing slashes through the pads and rips up the roots! Excitment for us! The ripper is heavy, but for the job it must do, it is a well built tool. We have already noticed some of the pads still in the pond turning brown. Death to the lily pads.
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lily ripper
looks the part,but yet to try it.will let you know in the near future.
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First use; trophy roots
Works as advertised. We used a 900 pound boat winch on shore to pull the ripper in which seemed to work well. It is very gratifying to get a few trophy roots after battling the lily pads with a cutter for many years. It is a lot of work hauling the ripper around, removing the muck and positioning the ripper by pedal boat but it got results.
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