The Initial Inspection Before beginning my first service for the pond in Elwood, IL, I met with the customer on-site to discuss his goals and expectations. He shared that, in the four years since moving in, he had never seen the pond in a presentable condition. During my initial inspection, I noticed that roughly half of the pond was covered with duckweed and watermeal. I explained to him that these invasive [...]

If you own or manage a property with a lake, pond, or other waterbody, you know the trials of keeping your water healthy and your ecosystem thriving. Excessive algal blooms, debris accumulation following a storm, foul smells, shrinking water depth, poor water quality, and the declining appearance of your waterbody are all signs that dredging may be needed. What Is Dredging? Dredging is the process of sediment, debris, or muck removal [...]

Not only are mosquitos a nuisance, but they also carry harmful pathogens, including Zika, West Nile virus, and canine heartworm, which can have serious impacts on public health. Safeguard your property by incorporating mosquito control into your water management strategy. The first step to effective mosquito control is identifying breeding sites. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water found in birdbaths, puddles, buckets, and other objects that collect water, as well as moist [...]

Algae and aquatic plants require nutrients to be able to grow; when nutrients get overloaded into a waterbody, this allows plants and algae to consume these nutrients and take over. One of the main nutrients that nuisance plants thrive on is phosphorus. While phosphorus is a natural part of an ecosystem, the level of phosphorus that pollutes water bodies has dramatically increased due to human activity. This is known as nutrient [...]

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 [...]