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Pond Pro Canada is a nationwide and biologist-owned company with over 27 years of experience in the water industry. Among the many products and services Pond Pro provides, we also offer aeration and de-icing consultation for a variety of applications including: Private lakes and ponds Recreational lakes Municipal ferry docks Municipal raw water reservoirs Municipal wastewater lagoons Pulp and paper distillate equalization ponds Stormwater ponds Industrial leachate ponds Aeratio …

Finding both the surface area and volume of your pond, lake, or dugout can be an important step in pond maintenance. These are generally important measurements to be aware of when you have a property with bodies of water. The size of your water body will affect the amount of treatment you will need to apply or what systems you need to install as well as generally influencing parameters such as temperature, dissolved oxygen and nutrient concentration. Depending on the shape and size of your po …

Pond and lake dye has numerous benefits for your pond! Not only can pond and lake dye converts dreary and murky body of water into a beautiful, natural- blue or turquoise oasis, but it can also reduce algae blooms and weed growth, and help protect your fish from birds. Pond Pro offers a beautiful blue dye to give your pond a natural blue tone, as well as turquoise to make your pond or lake look like a cool, rocky mountain spring. How does pond dye benefit your pond? Weed and al …

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 Methods Manual Removal: For small local areas, manual removal is a viabl …

Introduction Both 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 Test Place a stick in your water. Duckweed or blue-green algae will generally break apart when …