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With summer fully underway, many of us are enjoying our backyard ponds, dugout, and lakes for aesthetic purposes, swimming, kayaking, fishing, and more! With that being said, the warm weather, sunshine, and runoff can result in unwanted algae blooms, weed growth, and smelly water making our ponds less desirable. As frustrating as this may be, we urge you NOT to bleach or add chlorine into your pond to try and eliminate weeds, algae, bacteria, or odours.Bleaching or chlorinating your pond ma …

As the new year is upon us, you might start thinking about your spring and summer projects. If building a new backyard pond, or dugout is part of your plan, consider the following to make sure your pond is constructed correctly for its intended use and how to properly maintain it!Intended use of this new pond or dugout:The intended use of the pond and dugout is going to greatly influence how it is constructed.Will this pond stock fish?If the intended use of the pond or dugout is to stock fi …

Maintaining a beautiful and healthy pond or lake shoreline is essential for both aesthetic appeal and ecological balance. However, pesky shoreline weeds can quickly take over, affecting water quality, aquatic life, and recreational activities. In this blog post, we will explore the common types of shoreline weeds and various methods of effective removal to keep your pond or lake pristine.Effective Shoreline Weed Removal MethodsManual Removal: For small local areas, manual removal is a viabl …

IntroductionBoth duckweed and algae can be found in nutrient rich and slow-moving or still water bodies. In many cases, algae and duckweed are found together in fast-forming and dense patches on the surface, making it hard to differentiate the two. In this blog post, we will help you identify duckweed and algae so that you can adapt your pond treatment strategies accordingly. Separation TestPlace a stick in your water. Duckweed or blue-green algae will generally break apart when d …

Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.) is a crucial parameter that directly impacts the health and survival of aquatic organisms in water bodies. In this blog post, we will explore what D.O. is, how it is measured, and why it matters for both aquatic ecosystems and human activities.Understanding Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.)Dissolved Oxygen refers to the amount of oxygen gas dissolved in water. It is an essential element for aquatic life, as most aquatic organisms, including fish, insects, and plants, rely on o …