Algae removal or aquatic weed removal doesn’t automatically mean manual labor.  We have found numerous “magic bullets” for sale on the internet claiming to be able to remove algae and aquatic weeds from farm and retention ponds.  Often sold for less than $50, these tools like rakes & cutting blades can be found in both poles and throw variations.

What these merchants do not tell you, however, is that you can be helping algae & aquatic weeds grow when using their tools.  Although you may have visual success manually removing the algae or aquatic weeds they will grow back only to be harvested again and again.

This vicious circle is complicated through the propagation of more algae and stimulating root grow of the aquatic weeds.  Harvesting is mostly used as a last resort in large lakes with large heavy equipment is used were few options are available and immediate results are necessary.

The best solution to algae & aquatic weed control for a private pond owner or an HOA with a retention pond is first done through the use of aquatic herbicides applied by a Licensed Aquatic Herbicide Applicator for your state.

Then the pond or lake can be maintained proactively through creating an environment which neither can thrive.  This practice is known as pond and lake management.  And we have found that monthly management creates the best success, reduces unexpected costs, and lets people enjoy their ponds or lakes as it was meant to be.

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