Tag Archives: Northwest Ohio pond service

June 12, 2023

Hydrodictyon Algae

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 […]

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September 12, 2022

Islands

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 […]

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August 15, 2022

Swans & Geese

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 […]

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June 16, 2022

Where Does the Muck Go?

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 […]

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May 24, 2022

2nd Annual Ponds & Paws Donation Drive

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 […]

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March 18, 2022

New for the 2022 Season

Each year before the season begins, we look back and analyze where and what we can do better for both the business and for you, our customer. These changes will not only help us become more efficient and update-to-date with our practices, but also help us serve you better throughout our treatment season. Due to […]

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March 7, 2022

Dog Champs: Your Dog & Our Services

Ponds and dogs – they almost seem synonymous! Our team of Pond Champs loves your canines and we even carry treats for them! While most dogs we meet are friendly, there are circumstances in which a loose canine can hinder or even prevent us from treating your pond. If your dog runs loose on your […]

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January 20, 2022

NEW! Refer a Friend

There is nothing that says excellent service like a referral. We typically get referrals from current customers, so we decided to offer our current customers a reward for passing our name along. If you refer a friend or family and they sign up, you will receive $50.00 and (1) free Muck Treatment towards the following […]

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