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Prevention & Treatment of Duckweed
Tackling Duckweed – Treatment &
PreventionWe’ve all seen
it – a beautiful pond quickly taken over by duckweed. What starts as a few
blooms on the shoreline quickly covers the whole pond. This quick growth leaves
many people at a loss as to how to get rid of it for good. The best way to
treat duckweed is to prevent it! With ongoing pond maintenance, duckweed growth
can be limited and controlled.Duckweed is a
flowering aquatic plant that consists of small oval leaves. It is unique am
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5th Sep 2024
Duckweed Control And Management In Ponds & Lakes In Canada
Duckweed Control & Prevention in Canadian Ponds, Dugouts & Lakes Duckweed is a problem that plagues many Canadian ponds, lakes and dugouts, however it can be removed and even better – it can be prevented!Chemical-Free Duckweed Removal In Canadian Ponds & Lakes Duckweed removal is difficult as there is only one certified herbicide in Canada that straight up kills Duckweed. The herbicide that kills duckweed is a glyphosate called Reward. This chemical has been shown to cause cance
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5th Sep 2024
Pond & Lake Aeration Diffusers
Aeration Diffusers for Ponds & Lakes in CanadaWhile there are multiple varieties of aeration diffusers for ponds and lakes, they are not all equal. While there are preferences for certain styles of diffusers for different applications, some simply are not comparable in dependability or efficiency.Micro-Bubble Diffusers For Bottom Aeration In Ponds, Lakes & Industrial ApplicationsThis style of diffuser works by releasing super fine microbubbles (only 1-3 mm) into the water from the bot
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5th Sep 2024
How to Prepare your Pond for Spring
Your pond, lake, or dugout experience significant changes when spring rolls around. Spring in Canada usually comes along with highly variable temperatures ranging from double digits in the positive range, down to double digits in the negative. We can also experience greater levels of precipitation from snow, sleet, rain, to hail. These environmental factors all take direct and indirect tolls on your pond, so make sure you know what happens to your pond every spring, and how you can best
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5th Sep 2024
Algae Control & Pond Maintenance
Algae Control is Possible with Pond MaintenanceAlgae is a very common problem throughout Canadian ponds. If not treated early it can quickly turn your beautiful healthy pond into an overgrown slough. However, algae is very treatable! Both proactively (which is preferred) and reactively, algae can be managed! Algae Prevention And ControlPreventative algae treatment is easy, economical and low-maintenance. Algae prevention is also far more economical that treating it after it has taken over you
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5th Sep 2024