After Treatment the plants turn tan or brown (sometimes even white or pink) sink to the bottom and slowly decompose. Since most aquatic weeds are 90-95% water, little residual is left. However some emergent weeds such as cattails, torpedo grass and woody brush such as...
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Nutrients are the main cause for excessive aquatic plant growth.
Only a small amount of nutrients added to a pond can cause a lot of problems with aquatic plant growth. Nutrients can be added to your pond in a number of ways, such as, leaves, grass clippings, wildlife waste, and runoff from lawns, cattle pastures, and farm fields...
The resident Canada goose population doubles every three years.
The resident Canada goose population doubles every three years. As a result, heavy concentrations of geese make playgrounds, athletic fields, corporate campuses, parks and recreational areas, golf courses and residential areas unusable. In addition, just one goose...
Loons need clean, clear water so they can catch fish.
A few simple things you can do to help loons: Use only phosphate-free detergent and fertilizer. Keep pets from running wild along lake shores and harassing wildlife. Make sure garbage is out of reach of loon predators like skunks and raccoons. Enjoy loons from a...
Hydrilla was originally introduced in the United States as an aquarium plant
Hydrilla was originally introduced in the United States as an aquarium plant. Hydrilla has spread throughout the US and abroad. It grows rapidly from fragments, tubers and turions, and can remain dormant for 7+ years. Hydrilla is unintentionally and easily spread from...
Zebra mussels first appeared in Lake St. Clair
Zebra mussels first appeared in Lake St. Clair (yellow star, north of Lake Erie), possibly from ship’s ballast water from the Black Sea region. They rapidly spread downstream with the current, and upstream and to other watersheds on boats, with bait, and by other...
What’s in Your Water? Should You Be Testing?
It is impossible to look at your waterbody and determine the quality of the water. Our comprehensive tests determine what is in your water and whether or not it is safe. READ FULL ARTICLE
7 Simple Steps to Clean Water
Did you know we all live on a lake or stream? It’s true — we might not be able to see it from our window, but it’s there. It might be a small stream or ditch or even the storm drain in the street. All of these lead to a river or lake. So it’s important to remember that what we do at home affects our rivers and lakes! READ FULL ARTICLE
Do you know all the aquatic control options available?
LakePro provides complete water management, and our solutions include a combination of Cultural, Physical, Mechanical, Biological, and Chemical controls. What are these different types of control and are they right for your waterbody? READ FULL ARTICLE
2014 Enviromental Findings
LakePro is constantly learning more about complete water management. Click here to read the articles that are keeping us up to date. READ FULL ARTICLE