Weed & Algae Control

Four Steps to Duckweed and Watermeal Control

Four Steps to Duckweed and Watermeal Control

Duckweed and Watermeal are a common nuisance for small ponds that receive a lot of runoff.  The reason is that these floating plants draw their nutrients directly from the water, so ponds that are nutrient rich are prone to their development.  Ultimately to control Duckweed and Watermeal you need to reduce the nutrient load in the water.

Weed and Algae Management for Ponds and Lakes

Weed and Algae Management for Ponds and Lakes

Weed and algae management for ponds and lakes can be tricky. Please realize that every pond is different, and strategies should be adjusted as con...

Algae Management for Koi Ponds and Water Gardens

Algae Management for Koi Ponds and Water Gardens

Here we describe 3 scenarios and possible algae management plans for Koi ponds and water gardens that you can use to maintain or improve water qua...

Submerged Aquatic Weeds

Submerged Aquatic Weeds

Along with Algae, this is the category of aquatic vegetation that most frequently causes pond owners problems. There are invasive species, such as ...

Emergent Aquatic Weeds

Emergent Aquatic Weeds

Emergent Weeds are critically important to many aquatic habitats. They provide spawning areas for adult fish, cover for smaller organisms, and they...

Floating Weeds & Weeds with Floating Leaves

Floating Weeds & Weeds with Floating Leaves

Floating Aquatic Weeds are loved by some and hated by others. It seems ironic, but millions of dollars are spent each year both purchasing and kill...

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Algae in Lakes & Ponds

Algae in Lakes & Ponds

Algae control in lakes and ponds can be tricky. We break them down into 3 groups that each have different characteristics and management techniques...

Algae in Koi Ponds & Water Gardens

Algae in Koi Ponds & Water Gardens

There are 2 main types of pond algae that affect Koi Ponds and Water Gardens. We have broken them down into the following groups: Planktonic (AK...

Weed & Algae Identification

Weed & Algae Identification

This page serves as a pathway to identify pond weeds and algae, learn about control options, find a treatment plan and purchase products to contro...

Submitting an Aquatic Weed Sample

If you are unsure what type of weed or algae you have, and want to know if it is good or bad, and what you should do about it, send us a photo and...

Product Restrictions Table

Below are listed general use restrictions for treated water in number of days. Always read product label before application and be sure to check wi...