// We get this question a lot: What is the best aquatic weed killer? That is a great question, but unfortunately, it is not that simple. It is sort of like asking: What’s the best saw? Aquatic herbicides, like saws, have different purposes, and work on different weeds. Just as there are small thin perfectly [...]
Pond Algae Pond Scum This article is on loan from Lake Advice // We are all aware that pond scum may be the fuel production plant of the future, but in the mean time, it is probably not something you want in your recreational fishing pond. For one thing, it is ugly, for another, it [...]
Can excessive weed growth in a pond or lake cause poor fishing? Answer: // Yes, too many weeds can spoil your favorite fishing hole. I know bass and many other game fish like cover, but too much cover makes it difficult to get a lure through to them, and may make it difficult for them [...]
Preventing Pond Scum In Farm Ponds // If you have a lot of sunlight on your pond, and if your pond is shallow, and, if your pond has low fertility, there is about a 100% chance that you will have a problem with filamentous algae. Almost all farm ponds suffer from this problem. The importance [...]
Pond And Lake Mosquito Control And Lake Vegetation // Some things are inherently interesting. The relationship between insects and vegetation is such a subject. Interactions can be very simple, but they can also be very complex. In this case, it is simple. Sometimes, the removal of one form of plant life from the habitat will [...]
Lake Weeds Aquatic Biodiversity // Whether you are a regular person, an environmentalist, a fisherman, or a homeowner, the subject of lake weeds and aquatic biodiversity is important to you, whether you are aware of it or not! Exotic lake weeds effect aquatic biodiversity, which not only effects marine life and the biodiversity of an [...]
Lake Management | Pond Algae Pond Scum Pond Algae Pond Scum // These are the most common forms of algae found in East Texas ponds and lakes, that is where I am writing. There are, of course others, in this area, and I am sure there are other types in other parts of the country, [...]
Lake Management Lake Weed Control // Aquatic weeds can be a huge problem for the property owner. If you use your lake primarily for recreational activities, lake weeds can put an end to your fishing, and other water sports in a matter of weeks if the wrong conditions exist. A lake weed invasion can also [...]
Lake Management Lake Depth Secchi Disk // A “Secchi Disk” is a tool for measuring the depth to which light penetrates liquid. Since sight, is based on light, then the distance at which you can still see an object in liquid, is the depth that the light can penetrate that liquid. In order to have [...]
Lake Advice Lake Weed Control // The numbers of emails I get about lake weed control tell me that it is a major issue right now. One in particular came from a past client, and the timeliness of the situation struck me as appropriate. I decided to include it and my response here, and if [...]