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Ultrasonic Algae Control – Facts And Fiction

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As the years go by, more and more pond owners are hearing about the use of ultrasonic algae control devices and how they might help one’s pond look better. More retailers are certainly offering the systems now and with that, there’s been an increase in mis-information and one might say the promise that ultrasound is the perfect and complete solution for algae reduction.

In this article I want to address the real facts surrounding this technology and tell you what it’s good for, and at the same time I think it’s important to expose it’s limitations, and finally how you can be sure that the device will actually do what you want it to do regarding algae control.

Should Beneficial Bacteria Be Used In The Fall?

By Mark

It may seem a bit early to say this for some folks around the country but summer is coming to a close. Where did it go?!?

I’ll be right up front. I enjoy summertime. Yes we’re kept incredibly busy and it gets to be crazy around here sometimes, but I’m not sure I would have it any other way.

When I was a younger man, I enjoyed (or seemed to enjoy) winter more. And I realize it’s mostly a perspective, but in recent years, I’ve tried to hang onto summer as long as I can.

Hence the wardrobe change in the most recent video:)

The shirt somehow eases the discomfort I have in talking about colder weather but it’s important to cover some topics concerning fall and winter pond preparation so the next few videos will do just that.

Today, I discuss one of the more common questions we get coming into the fall. And that is, should one continue to use beneficial bacteria even though the weather is cooling off and a lot of algae is going away?

It’s a good question.

I’ll let the video cover much of this topic, but I do want to mention something relating to algae control.

If you use chemicals to deal with algae issues ( 🙁 ), it’s certainly true that you shouldn’t need to use them much longer. Most algae types and other unwanted growth will subside when the weather cools off.

Bacteria however isn’t and shouldn’t be considered an algae control perse’. It, more than anything, is a pond cleanser or a rejuvenator that helps keep organic loads in check, or brings them into line if they are overloaded.

A by-product of all of this good work is a cleaner pond in general, and one that will more likely not have as much of an issue with unwanted growths.

It should always be remembered that bacteria does so much more than simply help keep algae at bay. Contrary to some emails we get, it’s not a chemical and should never be confused with an algaecide or herbicide. We tend to suggest limiting the use of both of these things whenever possible.

Watch the video below to get my take on bacteria for fall prep.

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Pond Algae Solutions Is Now On Twitter And Facebook

By Mark

For those of you who read our blog updates here with regularity, I wanted to let you know that we can now be found in several other places online.

That’s right, we are now tweeting and posting great pond related information on Twitter and Facebook.

Twitter, in case you don’t know, is a place where people can post their “tweets” or short updates on what’s going on. In our case, we’ll talk about updates we have on our site or new informational videos that we’ll share with you down the road.

If you’re a member of twitter or want to sign up for updates you can visit us at our Pond Algae Solutions Twitter Page.

And Facebook…who hasn’t heard of Facebook? This is where we’ll be posting a lot of our updated videos and tips. It’s a great place to share information with friends and family and it’s easy to stay in touch.

You can find out more on our Pond Algae Solutions Facebook Page and sign up for updates by becoming a fan if your interested!

It’s probably not necessary to connect with us at both sites but if you’re already a member it’s easy to do and it might end up being more reliable than getting updates via email. So whatever you prefer…we’ll be sending along great pond information where ever, and however you’d like it!

Getting The Most Out Of Your Natural Pond Treatments

By Mark

One of the most useful tools for dealing with a number of pond water quality and unwanted plant growth problems is beneficial bacteria. We talk about it a lot on this site and have long been amazed at what it can do for the overall health of a pond.

We get emails quite often on it’s “magical” qualities, but really, it’s not magic at all, it’s just good biology put into practice.
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The Algae Solution BioSphere

By Mark

The BioSphere makes up the foundation of many of our pond algae treatment protocols.

Here you can learn more about some eco-friendly changes we’re making to the line which will make the spheres not only better for the environment but easier to work with for the pond owner.

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The Algae Solution Blast

By Mark

The Algae Solution Blast product is a useful tool in pond algae control.

Made up of a select form of concentrated beneficial bacteria, the Blast is, as the name implies, a supercharged boost to an ongoing pond treatment using the Biospheres. In comparison, the Biospheres provide balanced, month long treatment in a time-released fashion. Blast supplements this treatment in times when weather and conditions make algea control especially difficult, such as heavy rain runoff or hot temperatures.

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