Algae Weed Control

Algae EcoKlear is designed to treat the cause, not the effect, of pond maintenance problems. Excessive algae growth results from easily available food sources – normally excess nutrients in the water. Algae EcoKlear bacteria digest the excess nutrients before the algae, cutting off the algae’s food supply and controlling algae growth.

No. Algae EcoKlear actually enhances turf health in the following ways:
a. The microbes used in Algae EcoKlear are natural soil and water bacteria that are an essential part of the mechanism for the efficient transport of nutrients from the soil into the turf roots.
b. Algae EcoKlear also improves the water quality of irrigation ponds by breaking down ammonia salts and other contaminants before they reach the turf. Common sense indicates that better water contributes to better turf.

Yes. By removing ammonia and nitrite from the water, Algae EcoKlear enhances the aquatic environment for fish and other wildlife. Algae EcoKlear formula is used to enhance production in commercial fish, alligator and shrimp farms in Japan, Thailand, France, Canada and the United States.

The bacteria in Algae EcoKlear attack the cause of the pond odour, ammonia and slow decaying organic matter. By accelerating and stabilizing the natural nitrogen conversion reactions, Algae EcoKlear greatly reduces or eliminates the release of ambient ammonia. Rapid digestion of accumulated organic matter eliminates foul odour.

Algae EcoKlear reduces the algae population and digests floating and suspended organic matter that clouds the water column.

Yes, however, Algae EcoKlear mode of action is to “starve” the algae by out-competing for a primary nutrient, nitrogen. Therefore, it is most effective when used as a preventive maintenance program, before algae start blooming.

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No. Algaecides work well in the short term, but kill the natural bacteria in the pond that handle excess nutrient. As algaecides reduce the populations of beneficial bacteria, fewer nutrients are being digested and the potential for long-term algae problems increases.

Nature regulates nutrient levels in lakes and ponds with bacteria similar to those found in Algae EcoKlear. Continual use of algaecides will kill these beneficial bacteria, and over time the pond will lose its ability to self-regulate nutrient levels. The result is an out-of-balance ecosystem whose nutrients will support a large algae population. This can be compared to the increase in turf thatch and disease caused by the use of pesticides and fungicides. As with algaecides, pesticides and fungicides also kill the bacteria that are essential to healthy turf, and their continual use may cause greater long-term turf problems.

No, Algae EcoKlear is not an algaecide. Algae EcoKlear is designed to digest the algae’s primary growth nutrient, nitrogen. It will not kill living macro-organisms. Algae EcoKlear will help to re-establish a healthy, balance aquatic ecosystem. Algae EcoKlear is non-toxic, non-corrosive, and all natural and will not harm animals, plants, birds, fish or humans.

Algae EcoKlear bacteria utilize dissolved oxygen in their digestive processes. This utilization will not, however, affect the dissolved oxygen concentration in a well-aerated pond. Aeration will enhance the effectiveness of Algae EcoKlear, as well as benefit all aquatic life present in the pond. It is recommended that all ponds without adequate dissolved oxygen levels be aerated. By digestion of free organics, the bacteria in Algae EcoKlear dramatically reduce the BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand). In aquatic systems, this means that more of the dissolved oxygen is available to fish life, as less is required for the oxidation of organics. Thus, Algae EcoKlear will enhance even an unaerated or poorly aerated pond.

Yes. Algae EcoKlear’s bacterial formulation was designed to supple the correct bacteria for the entire pond, including the sludge layer. The sludge layer can be the largest contributor of nutrients to the pond for two reasons:
a. As organic matter (leaves, grass clippings, etc.) degrades on the pond bottom, nitrogen and phosphorus are realized to the water.
b. The bacterial populations in the sludge layer can be damaged by applied algaecides and pesticides flushed into the pond during rainstorms. Algae EcoKlear will repopulate the sludge layer and accelerate the degradation process. This not only reduces the sludge layer volume but will also reduce the release of nutrients. It is important to note here that the copper used in algaecides and herbicides accumulates in bottom sludge causing an ever-increasing toxicity problem for natural micro organisms.

No, because Algae EcoKlear is not regulated under FIFRA. No permit or applicator’s license is required.

Algae EcoKlear is a lake and pond management program, not a one time, quick-fix chemical addition. As such, it requires initial preparation and continued attention in order to provide optimum results. The initiation (heavy) dose is designed to rapidly populate the pond with Algae EcoKlear cultures. Seasonal golf courses require only one initiation dose, while year round courses should be done twice.