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Ways to Reuse or Recycle your Bucket: Sustainability in Business
Thank you for purchasing a PondPro product and supporting a local Canadian family-owned business!
We package many of our products in Canadian-made plastic pails, please don’t throw them in the garbage! Sustainability is important to us, and there are many ways that our packaging can be reused and recycled. We have compiled a list of things you can do with this pail at home, or where to donate them if you can't find a use!
*Whatever you choose to do with y
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20th Sep 2024
How to Properly Store Pond and Water Treatments in the Winter
As winter rolls around you may be left with unused pond products from the summer months and wondering if you can use them next year. The answer is, YES! Pond Pro’s products have long shelf lives and can readily be tucked away for continued use the following season! We do urge you to ensure that products are stored properly, so we have outlined general storage guidelines for some of our most popular products below:
Bacteria:
Pond Pro’s line up of beneficial bacteria is highly effec
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20th Sep 2024
The Ultimate Guide to Can-Air De-icing Airlines
How does it work?
Bubbles are distributed along the length of a weighted bubble airline using compressed air. As the bubbles rise, they form a bubble “curtain” of warmer water from the bottom of the pond towards the surface. Water temperature is the primary factor that is going to influence de-icing. The depth, size and shape of the water body will also factor into heat retention.
Pond Pro Canada has completed several in-house studies looking at the de-icing ability of our
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20th Sep 2024
Summers End: When Should I Stop Treating my Pond?
It is the fall season, the temperature is getting cooler, but you still see algae in your pond. You might be asking yourself: “should I still treat my pond?” This is a very common question asked by our customers and the answer depends on what you are trying to achieve.
Algaecide:
Naturally, algae begin to clear as the water temperature drops. This can be a slow process. Depending on what region you are in, your pond may still have algae late in the year. If this is an aesthetic co
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20th Sep 2024
What You Need to Know Before Winter: Getting your Pond & Aeration System Ready
Winter is inevitable in Canada. Therefore, our products have been designed and tested for Canada. We offer aeration systems that are highly durable and low maintenance, allowing you to aerate your pond year-round. Always ensure that compressors are kept out of the elements and are kept in an enclosed, fan-cooled, and ventilated cabinet or shed.
Many people wonder if aeration in the winter is necessary. If your pond is not stocked with fish then you do not need to run your aeration year-r
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20th Sep 2024