Posts by Emma Vernick

What is an Algaecide? Algaecide is defined as “a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of algae” (dictionary.com). The most widely used algaecides contain copper as the active ingredient. Copper binds with the algae cells, quickly killing them. Lake Restoration’s best-selling algaecide, Mizzen, is a liquid formulation of the most widely used algaecide, granular…