How to Get Rid of Algae

If you were doing research to find the best product for getting rid of ugly algae in your lake or pond, how would you approach the challenge? Since there are so many products on the market, it can be overwhelming. Should I choose a quick fix or a natural, balanced approach?

Think of it this way; if you wanted to lose weight, what would be the smart choice? Sure, liquid diets work by starving you. But would you be able to do this for the rest of your life? If you knew exercising would add 7 years to your life, would you be able to exercise every day and keep it going forever? These are life challenges we all face. It comes down to believing and challenging yourself on a daily basis. It can be very rewarding to see the transformation into the new you.

If you’re wondering how this relates to algae, the correct answer for which product works best for your lake or pond is the natural product that achieves balance over  a reasonable time period. You start slow, getting used to the change. Just like dieting and exercise, you may not see any big results at first.

With our natural algae treatment product, it may look worse when you start the process. And let’s face it, seeing green algae turning brown and floating on top of your pond is not pretty. But think of the billions of microscopic algae microbes out competing the algae for the nutrients in the water and taking away this food source. Little by little they also eat away the dead matter floating on the top.

The same concept of eating less and exercising more shrinks the fat cells and builds muscle. It all comes down to being in better shape than when you started.  The goal is to create a healthy, balanced plan of attack and soon you will reap the rewards.

 

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Marathon of Hope

On April 12, 1980 Marathon of Hope began!

Having lost a leg to bone cancer three years earlier, 21-year-old Canadian athlete Terry Fox began a journey dubbed the Marathon of Hope to raise money for his charity. Today, The Terry Fox Run will become the biggest single-day charitable event in history to benefit cancer research.

Here is Terry’s Story:

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Types of Pond Algae and Treatment

Filamentous Algae

The two most common forms of algae that pond owners struggle to control are filamentous algae and planktonic algae.

Filamentous algae (also called pond scum, pond moss, string algae, hair algae, frog spittle or water net) begins growing on the bottom of ponds on surfaces like rocks and logs and resembles green fur. As the clumps grow, they break loose from the bottom and float to the top, causing ugly green mats on a pond surface. Filamentous algae begins growing in the early spring and is first noticed around the edges of a pond in shallow water. It has little redeemable value to a pond and can even ruin a recreation pond during the summer.

BioWorld Algae Treatment is nearly 100% successful in eliminating filamentous algae and balancing a pond ecosystem. At the first signs of algae formation, we recommend starting weekly treatments. The goal is to get the algae under control in the first 6 weeks of treatments.

Planktonic Algae

Planktonic algae (also called green water algae, blue green algae or pea soup algae) are extremely small microscopic organisms that give ponds a green color. A normal population of planktonic algae is mandatory for a healthy pond, as they are the base of the food chain, essential for the health of aquatic life and beneficial for a pond ecosystem.

Planktonic or blue green algae are commonly found during the summer in ponds, lakes and water features. A combination of warm temperatures, sunlight and nutrient rich waters causes blue green algae to bloom. This can look like green paint floating on the water.

Since blue green algae can produce toxins, it is dangerous for humans, animals or pets to drink the water or swim during a bloom. Signs of toxic algae may include dead fish or waterfowl, unexplained sickness or death of a pet, or skin rashes on humans.

Even though blue green algae blooms are known to be very patchy in nature, avoid all contact with water when this kind of algae is present. If planktonic algae gain a foothold in a pond, getting rid of the algae can be very difficult. Typically an approved aquatic herbicide is needed to chemically treat the algae.

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