How do I control floating and bottom-growing algae in my lake? – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending September 5th

Whether it’s floating or submerged, algae can turn a lake into a green mess in no time. It’s unsightly, it’s sometimes stinky and in extreme cases, it can cause…

Aquatic Weed ID: Chara Versus Pondweeds – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending May 9th

I remember when I first began treating ponds the importance of being able to identify what I was treating was vital. For example, after talking with Ted we discovered that what he had in his pond wasn’t a pondweed at all , it was actually a form of algae called [...]

How Do I Treat for Chara/Algae? – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending March 7th

During the early beginnings of spring have you ever took that first stroll around the pond and discovered an awful musky smell that filled the air? That smell is [...]

Properly Getting Rid of Chara (Algae) – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending September 13th

In general we suggest that you wait until water temperatures are above 50°F: Although the real answer is that you can treat Algae/Chara anytime it is [...]