Swimmer's Itch is a skin infection caused by parasitic larvae known as cercariae come into contact with people. These parasites start as a flatworm that reproduces in waterfowl such as geese or ducks, and then find an intermediate host such as snails or mollusks to...
Before Treatment This pond has a catastrophic filamentous algae bloom, as can be seen by the 100% surface coverage. Multiple inlets bringing in nutrients increased eutrophication of this pond, leading to a large unsightly algal bloom. A large amount of biomass from...
This is an actual case study of treating a serious algae bloom at a private pond. This private pond is experiencing a toxic algal bloom, indicated by the bright green, paint-like algae across the surface of the water. The algae is known as cyano-bacteria, and it is a...
Pond with two aeration pumps in place. Property owners with ponds are often faced with issues concerning vegetation growth, water quality, fish kills, etc. This checklist will help you identify areas of concern and the steps...
The marbled crayfish has been added to Michigan's list of prohibited species. Marbled crayfish have the ability to reproduce by cloning and can produce up to 700 eggs per reproductive cycle. Prohibited species cannot be possessed, introduced, imported, sold, or...
Another recent invader causing considerable concern is the a small bottom-dwelling fish with a large head resembling that of a tadpole. First discovered in Lake St. Clair in 1990, presumably introduced via ballast water from transoceanic vessels, the round goby and...
The Eurasian ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernuus) warrants particular attention because of its great potential for adversely affecting the multibillion-dollar Great Lakes sport fishery. The ruffe is a small but aggressive fish native to Eurasia. It was introduced into Lake...
Eurasian watermilfoil reproduces by fragmentation, thus it does not rely on seed for reproduction. This reproduction allows for the plant fragments to be dispersed and carried by water currents and wind or inadvertently picked up by boaters.
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...
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...
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