We are witnessing more cyanobacteria blooms this year partially due to the elevated heat index in different parts of the country but primarily due to the availability of nutrients in ponds that have very little macrophyte (aquatic weeds) growth on the bottom. This small production pond on our farm has [...]
The Importance of Remediation Strategies for Cyanobacterial Toxins Harmful toxic cyanobacteria blooms can be found in residential ponds and lakes that have nutrient enriched water. The conditions that support the growth of cyanobacteria blooms are difficult to remediate. If you live near or use waters that have reoccurring blooms it [...]
Swimming in your pond is one of the best enjoyments of summer unless it looks like this. Excessive nutrient levels were reduced with one treatment of probiotic beneficial bacteria pond water treatment over the course of two weeks.
We received a call from a customer who was concerned about a strange looking algae on her pond. After looking at the pictures she sent I suggested to stay away from the water and keep their dog from getting in the pond. Since their house is close to the edge [...]
PP Oklahoma This power point presentation was given at the March 2022 WaterGarden Expo in Shawnee Oklahoma
LOW OXYGEN AND POND AERATION William A. Wurts, State Specialist for Aquaculture Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program www.ca.uky.edu/wkrec/Wurtspage.htm Water can only hold a limited amount of oxygen. That is determined by atmospheric pressure, temperature and salinity. In a natural setting, oxygen is added to water by atmospheric diffusion at [...]
Toxic Blue-Green Algae Blooms in your pond - also known as Harmful Cyanobacteria Algae Blooms - can happen in your pond when surface temperature increases and excessive nutrients are available. Cyanobacteria is a prehistoric life form and is rather fascinating because it has the ability to make it's own food [...]
Cyanobacteria Harmful Algae Blooms (cyanoHABs) are occurring more often and in water bodies that use to be safe for dogs. It's not easy to determine if the cyanobacteria bloom is toxic by just looking at the water, laboratory testing is required. Assume it's toxic and keep your dog away if [...]
Water tends to attract attention. The gentle sounds of flowing water sooth our senses. We feel an automatic connection to the soft, rippling current and the mesmerizing creatures that generally come along with it. Incorporating a water feature, water garden or pond into your landscape can help you relax at [...]
Pond Maintenance: The Role of Bacteria Products in Your Pond Most indigenous microorganisms (bacteria) found in your pond fail to breakdown and remove difficult to degrade organic matter. These same bacteria may also be less efficient at reducing higher than normal levels of nutrients like phosphorous and nitrate. When selecting [...]