Is Green Algae Harmful to Humans

Algae are common aquatic plants that float on bodies of water. Many are classified as green algae, or algae that have enough chlorophyll to turn the plant green. While most algae are harmless, there are certain types of toxic algae that can be dangerous to animals and humans. One of the most common is blue-green …

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How To Use Grass Carp For Natural Weed Control In Ponds

Grass Carp

Grass Carp can be a viable and effective management tool for dealing with a variety of pond and aquatic weeds and vegetation.  They offer a non-chemical and eco-friendly way to keep many unwanted plants at bay.  Their cost is pretty affordable, particularly in relation to how long (usually years) they may provide valuable support for a pond.

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Duckweed And Watermeal Treatments

Duckweed is one of those pesky aquatic weeds that can be very hard to control once it get’s up to speed in a large pond.  It’s fast growing, durable, and often not controlled by just any old aquatic herbicide or treatment.  In this article we want to explore duckweed in more detail and help a …

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Ultrasonic Algae Control And It’s Uses

If you’re old enough to remember the original Star Trek TV show, it’s not much of a stretch to look at todays cell phones and chuckle a little bit at the similarities. Technology is truly shaping life as we know it today and it has many benefits. Pond owners aren’t immune to the benefits of high tech equipment and in particular, those who own large ponds with algae problems may now have a tool that will help.

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