Hydrodictyon algae, also known as “water net”, is a type of algae that we don’t often see around our Northeast Indiana region. If you look closely, you can clearly see where the nickname “water net” comes from. The structure of this slimey algae looks very much like a net and typically blooms in the late […]
Our lake treatment pricing differs slightly from our pond treatment pricing. Lake treatment pricing (whether for muck, weed or algae treatments) is determined by square footage. Larger areas will be priced according to surface acres and vegetation types to be controlled. Because lakes are monitored by the Department of Natural Resources, we must first seek […]
Lakes are monitored by the Department of Natural Resources, unlike private bodies of water, such as ponds. Before we can treat your lake areas, we must first receive approval from the DNR for the products we plan on using. After identifying your weeds and algae types, we submit an application regarding our findings and what […]
For those who are returning customers, you might be thinking that our Pay-in-Full Discount is not “new”! Due to rising costs in fuel and raw materials, we had made the difficult decision to pause the discount in the 2022 season to keep the price adjustment as low as possible for all of our customers. For […]
The holidays are just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than giving the gift of Pond Champs! Sometimes the challenges a pond can bring becomes too overwhelming or time consuming to keep up with, especially as the temperatures start to warm up. Help your loved one kick back, relax, enjoy their pond, […]
Does your pond have an island? Islands add a whimsical, interesting, and inviting look to your pond. They are a fun feature to your property, but they can bring challenges to pond owners! It can be hard to access some islands. Pond weeds, and sometimes algae and other growth like sponges, love to grow around […]
Geese can be okay in small numbers, but they can quickly turn any pond into a mess! They leave droppings everywhere, build nests near the pond or lake and become aggressive, and bring in intrusive plants and organisms – even leeches! They are not typically welcomed guests at a pond for these reasons. If you […]
A pond has everything necessary to support algae and weed growth: plenty of water, sunlight, and nutrients. Some ponds offer more sunlight and nutrients than other ponds, causing the fight against them to be difficult. Just because there is something in the pond doesn’t necessarily mean it is live growth! The best indicator of this […]
Muck accumulation can snowball into a variety of other problems, which is why treatment is an important component to pond maintenance. When you sign up for muck service, what happens to the muck after we apply the product? Our Muck Doctor is comprised of bacillus bacteria. Bacillus bacteria can be naturally found in pond […]
Pond Champs is proud to announce our second annual Ponds & Paws, a month-long donation drive to benefit Humane Fort Wayne! During the month of June, several locations will be continuously collecting donations greatly needed by our furry friends at Humane Fort Wayne. The items needed are: dry cat & dog food peanut butter paper […]
