Pond algae

rick n ohio · Apr 19, 2019

Any you guys ever deal with pond algae never had a problem in the past. It's the type that reminds you of a fishing net you pull it and it just keeps coming in thanks

caterpillar guy · Apr 19, 2019

What do you want to do? Eliminate it or just control it? I have heard an old wives tale of using barley straw to get rid of algae in ponds. Don't know if it works or not.

4520BW · Apr 19, 2019

Copper sulfate will kill it, just do not over do it. I spread a few handfuls at a time.

MJMJ · Apr 19, 2019

Barley is used to clear dirty water, I don t think it helps with algea. Local TSC should carry copper sulfate.

blue_tractor_man · Apr 19, 2019

I've been treating aquatic weeds for 30 years. A lot of them look alike. Get a sample in a jar of water to your county agent's office for a positive ID. Then follow the directions given you by your state university. Ignore all of the wives tales and advice by your well meaning friends.

vtjoe · Apr 19, 2019

look up a company called Aquacide they have great products
https://www.killlakeweeds.com/

Texasmark1 · Apr 19, 2019

Copper sulphate does the trick but I had some overspray of 2-4D the other day getting close in weeds around my pond and guess what. After about a week, where I had overspray it decided to turn brown and sink. Nice thing about this time of the year is that there is enough rain to keep the Oxygen level up so you don't have a large fish killoff like happens with weed control in the summer. You do want to leave some of it as "fry" thrive on it.

sourgum · Apr 19, 2019

Barley straw flakes around the shoreline. Hard to find. Needs applied early, now is the best time to apply. Co. agent may know where some is located.

DoubleR · Apr 19, 2019

My friend makes good money selling Barley straw for what he says helps with that problem.

Richard G. · Apr 19, 2019

Been using sterile grass carp for years in our pond.
Could not fish in it until I got the carp. Now it stays clear. Just need to get new ones every few years.
They are not expensive and the local feed and seed store has a fish day a couple of times a year.
Richard in NW SC

jeffcat · Apr 19, 2019

Here ya go...the "Pros". I use copper sulfate. Just go on Ebay and you can buy it by the pound.
Texas

Traditional Farmer · Apr 19, 2019

Wonder where all the folks are that were saying all the crazy stuff about Copper Sulfate when I posted about using it in a stock tank?

LarryH · Apr 19, 2019

simazine works everytime

Russ from MN · Apr 19, 2019

I used to use copper sulfate, rode in the front of the canoe with a hand held fertilizer spreader, worked well!

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