Tag Archives: pond weed control

Early Season Growth

With temperatures rising, your pond may be taking on a certain swampy aesthetic. Seemingly overnight, algae and weeds may appear and turn your beautiful property feature into a true eyesore. This is understandably frustrating for our customers! So, what causes these periods of accelerated growth? Environmental factors tend to be the biggest contributors. Sunlight + […]

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What is a “Red Sheet”?

Not everything can be sprayed from shore! On occasion it can be necessary to get up close for a more effective treatment. If your technician is servicing their normal route, they may need an extra hand when special equipment (like a boat, waders, etc.) is needed to effectively treat your problem pond areas. Your technician […]

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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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Retention Ponds

The differences between retention ponds and personal ponds are important in understanding how to manage them. Often a home owner in a homeowner’s association will falsely believe that their property is located on a pond. However, truth be told, they are actually living on a retention pond or retention basin. There is one major difference […]

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