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Muskrat swimming in water that has weeds in it

Pond Predators

When managing a pond, it is important to be aware of the many residents that ...
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Ducks in backyard pond with calm water

Essential Pond Care and Management Tips

Backyard ponds can be a great source of beauty and enjoyment for many homeowners. Having ...
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Prepare Your Pond for the Fall and Winter Months

It is a great idea to begin winterizing your pond once the fall weather comes ...
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Preserving Lakes

By Kevin Kretsch, President, Lake Restoration Inc. This article originally appeared in Lake Management Magazine ...
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Aquatic Pesticides Water Use Restrictions

The table below details what to expect for water use restrictions after applying common aquatic ...
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Keeping Geese Out of Your Yard

The Most Effective Way to Keep Geese Out of Your Yard Geese can cause a ...
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LAKEMAID Lake Weed and Muck Removal Machine

Did you know there is a way to remove unwanted lake weeds and muck in ...
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Using Nutrient Reducers to Help Slow Down Algae Growth

If you are like most people with a pond, you may be in a constant ...
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Toxic Algae: What They Are and How to Prevent Growth

In peak algae season all over the country, it is common for bodies of water ...
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Steps to Prevent Mid-Summer Algae Blooms

As the temperatures rise around the country mid-summer, you may find that your pond is ...
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How to Prevent Weed and Algae Takeover

It’s time to make sure your pond stays weed and algae free all season long! ...
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Is Your Pond Ready for Spring?

The birds are chirping, the snow is finally melting, and the temperatures are rising. Your ...
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Pond Ice Rinks: A Great Way to Enjoy your Pond All Year Long!

It can be a sad time of year when we have to hang up the ...
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Widgeon Grass Control — Easily Kill Widgeon Grass in Your Pond or Lake

Belonging to the category of submerged weeds, Widgeon grass (Ruppia maritima) is also known by ...
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Elodea: Identify & Control

Also known as Canadian waterweed, Elodea is a popular aquarium plant native to North America. ...
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Parrot Feather: A Threat to Wisconsin Waters

While acquiring exotic plants is a pleasing pursuit, when these plants leave a contained area ...
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Phragmites Control Will Diversify Your Shoreline and the Ecosystem

There has been considerable debate about whether Phragmites are native to North America or if ...
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How to Get Rid of Cattails in a Pond or Lake

Use our Cattail & Water Lily Control to tackle your cattail problem and make your body of ...
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Water lettuce and Salvinia on top of a pond

Killing Floating Pond Weeds: A Step Towards A Healthy Pond

Improving the health of your pond or lake can be a multi-step process. If your ...
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Algal Blooms in Lakes and How to Control Them

During the dogdays of summer, conditions are just right to cause algae to grow very ...
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