May 21, 2024
Algae Control: Benefits, Nuisances, and How We Can Help You Manage It
Algae can be both beneficial and problematic for your lake or pond. Some types can quickly turn your beautiful water into a murky mess if left unchecked. Our highly trained Lake Management Specialists identify the most common types of algae plaguing local waters, including:
- Filamentous
- Hydrodictyon spp.
- Pithophora spp.
- Lyngbya spp.
…and other planktonic algae and cyanobacteria blooms. Blue-green algae, also known as harmful algae blooms, can also appear in the Midwest. If you suspect blue-green algae is blooming, please notify McCloud Aquatics immediately, as it may pose a health risk.
What Causes Algae?
The primary culprit behind excessive algae growth is an abundance of nutrients, particularly phosphorus and nitrogen, in your waterbody’s water column or sediment, accelerating algae growth.
Did you know that just one pound of phosphorus can support the growth of over 500 pounds of algae?
How We Can Help
McCloud Aquatics strongly suggests testing your water and sediment to develop a thorough plan. Our preliminary assessments inform our comprehensive management plans to control current growth. Typically, copper-based products and other algaecides, like oxidizers, effectively combat many algae types. Dredging can also be an effective means of sediment removal, which allows us to prevent harmful algal blooms that worsen your problem. We also offer proactive solutions, such as bathymetry mapping, to view the lake or pond from the bottom up.
Persistent Algae Problems?
Our standard biweekly treatment schedule allows the body of water to recover between applications, promoting a healthy ecosystem. However, for heavily infested lakes or ponds, more frequent treatments may be necessary.
What To Expect After Treatment
Every aquatic ecosystem reacts differently to algae treatments; here are some common reactions:
- Our treatments kill algae upon administration. Results are typically visible after 4 – 7 days.
- Algae may turn yellow or brown on the surface as a sign of decomposition.
- Another treatment may be needed. Lighter treatments that focus on small sections are safer for the ecosystem.
May 21, 2024
Algae Control: Benefits, Nuisances, and How We Can Help You Manage It
Algae can be both beneficial and problematic for your lake or pond. Some types can quickly turn your beautiful water into a murky mess if left unchecked. Our highly trained Lake Management Specialists identify the most common types of algae plaguing local waters, including:
- Filamentous
- Hydrodictyon spp.
- Pithophora spp.
- Lyngbya spp.
…and other planktonic algae and cyanobacteria blooms. Blue-green algae, also known as harmful algae blooms, can also appear in the Midwest. If you suspect blue-green algae is blooming, please notify McCloud Aquatics immediately, as it may pose a health risk.
What Causes Algae?
The primary culprit behind excessive algae growth is an abundance of nutrients, particularly phosphorus and nitrogen, in your waterbody’s water column or sediment, accelerating algae growth.
Did you know that just one pound of phosphorus can support the growth of over 500 pounds of algae?
How We Can Help
McCloud Aquatics strongly suggests testing your water and sediment to develop a thorough plan. Our preliminary assessments inform our comprehensive management plans to control current growth. Typically, copper-based products and other algaecides, like oxidizers, effectively combat many algae types. Dredging can also be an effective means of sediment removal, which allows us to prevent harmful algal blooms that worsen your problem. We also offer proactive solutions, such as bathymetry mapping, to view the lake or pond from the bottom up.
Persistent Algae Problems?
Our standard biweekly treatment schedule allows the body of water to recover between applications, promoting a healthy ecosystem. However, for heavily infested lakes or ponds, more frequent treatments may be necessary.
What To Expect After Treatment
Every aquatic ecosystem reacts differently to algae treatments; here are some common reactions:
- Our treatments kill algae upon administration. Results are typically visible after 4 – 7 days.
- Algae may turn yellow or brown on the surface as a sign of decomposition.
- Another treatment may be needed. Lighter treatments that focus on small sections are safer for the ecosystem.