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PROPHECY
RINGS TRUE!
In the
Spring 1998 issue of PONDerings, we called attention to the
El Niño/Southern
Oscillation. We mentioned that it appeared to be unfolding
as a significant weather event...and it proved to be more
than even we thought!
The 1998
season was a challenge. All of us at AQUA DOC are excited
about the 1999 season. Our new Watergardening Division should
prove to be a great addition to our product line.
NATURAL
ALGAE CONTROL
Nature's
Weed Control is the first biological or natural algae control
product that works directly on filamentous algae. In recent
years, there have been a flood of new biological and natural
products introduced to attempt to control filamentous algae.
These products try to indirectly control the algae by taking
up nutrients from the water, thus starving the plants. While
these products are environmentally friendly if used correctly,
they are not very affective against filamentous algae. Filamentous
algae grows on the pond bottom, and can get all the nutrients
it needs from the muck. In addition, once an algae mat rises
to the water surface, it contains enough nutrients to sustain
growth.
Nature's
Weed Control contains a naturally occurring compound (found
in plants, animals, and even humans) that works directly on
the algae. This compound changes the osmotic balance (the
balance of ion concentrations inside and outside) of the algae
cell. The cell thinks the pond has dried up, and changes the
concentrations of ions inside the cell to match what it believes
are the conditions outside of the cell. Since the pond has
not dried up, the osmotic balance is upset and the cell collapses
from the greater pressure of the extracellular water.
Nature's
weed control may be the solution to filamentous algae problems
in your pond. For further information, or to schedule a free
on-site consultation, please call AQUA DOC.
WATERGARDENING
Why have
your watergarden designed by a company whose main business
is not ponds? AQUA DOC is a company whose sole business is
lakes and ponds. Did you know that a properly designed watergarden
requires less maintenance than the same area planted in grass?
Imagine
walking into your yard and you notice the sound of falling
water. You move towards the sound and find a magnificent watergarden!
Darting fish, fragrant flowers and the sound and beauty of
moving water excite your senses.
AQUA
DOC can design, construct and maintain a watergarden in anyone's
budget. We have a full time crew whose sole purpose in life
is the care of your watergarden.
Call
for a free consultation to see if a watergarden is right for
you! If you have a watergarden now, our retail outlet carries
a huge inventory to meet all your needs.
FISH
STOCKING
Bass?
Bluegill? White Amurs? Fingerlings? We have the answers on
your fish stocking needs. AQUA DOC delivers and stocks all
types and sizes of fish. Reserve your order today for spring
stocking.
EXOTICS
"MUSSEL" INTO OHIO
Since
the 1800's, at least 136 exotic aquatic organisms of all types
- including plants, fish, algae, and mollusks - have become
established in the Great Lakes region.
Zebra
Mussels are the exotic aquatic species that receives the most
publicity. They are on the Great Lakes Information Network
(GLIN) list of 12 exotic species that are threats to the Great
Lakes region.
Curly-leaf
Pondweed and Eurasian Watermilfoil are two exotic aquatic
plants that are on the GLIN select list and are very common
in small lakes and ponds in Ohio. Curly-leaf was brought to
North America in the 19th century. Milfoil was introduced
in the 1940's in Florida, and spread through the Midwest from
the 1950's through the 1980's
Rooted
aquatic plant growth (often referred to as weeds) is expected
in healthy lakes and ponds in Ohio. These plants provide structure
and habitat for fish and many of the organisms on which they
feed. Rooted plants also provide oxygen to the lake through
photosynthesis.
Aquatic
plant problems in Ohio are not caused because there are plants
(weeds) growing. The problems are caused by characteristics
of the exotics. For example, Eurasian Watermilfoil forms thick
stands of tangled stems and vast mats of vegetation at the
water's surface. These mats can interfere with water recreation
such as boating, fishing, and swimming. These mats block sunlight
penetration, eliminating beneficial plant growth and detrimentally
impacting water chemistry beneath the mat.
Rooted
plants are not the only exotic plants causing problems in
Ohio ponds. A filamentous algae, Pithophora, has spread into
Ohio from the south. This rough textured, steel wool like
plant is becoming very common in Ohio. Pithophora, like other
filamentous algae, forms a thick mat which can cover the ponds
surface. However, Pithophora is resistant to chemical treatments,
and is not eaten by white amurs.
Exotic
aquatic species are continuing to enter Ohio. Purple loosestrife
is a wetland plant that is becoming common in Ohio. This plant
forms dense, impenetrable stands that are unsuitable for use
as cover, food, or nesting sites for a wide range of animals.
Eradicating an existing stand is difficult because one adult
plant can disperse 2 million seeds per year. The plant is
also able to resprout from roots and broken stems that fall
to the ground.
For further
information on controlling exotic aquatic plants, please contact:
AQUA DOC at 1-800-689-LAKE(5253).
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Where
to Find AQUA DOC...
Saturday,
April 24, 1999 - Ohio Lake Management Society
will hold it's 13th annual conference at Miami University,
Oxford, OH. Our own Don Fulmer is on the ballot as President-Elect
of the Society!
Thursday,
May 27, 1999 - Pond Clinic at Holden Arboretum, Kirtland...6:00
PM to 9:00 PM. Sponsored by AQUA DOC. Everything you ever
wanted to know about your lake or pond...but were afraid to
ask. Registration is free but space is limited...so call today!
Pre-Registration is required.
Thursday,
July 29, 1999 - Watergarden Clinic at Holden Arboretum,
Kirtland. 7:00 - 9:00. An overview of design, construction
and maintenance of a watergarden Again, registration is free
but space is limited. Call now to reserve your space. Pre-registration
is required.
AQUA
DOC POND AND WATERGARDEN CLINICS
AQUA
DOC is proud to announce it's First Annual Pond Clinic. Please
join us on Thursday, May 27, 1999 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
at the Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, OH. Fish stocking, Lake
and Pond management and CLAM (Citizen Lake Awareness and Monitoring)
Program will be some of the topics discussed.
AQUA
DOC is sponsoring a Watergarden Clinic as part of the Holden
Arboretum's continuing education programs. Please join us
on Thursday, July 29, 1999 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the
Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, OH. Watergarden design, construction
and supplies will be discussed.
AQUASHADE
SPRING SPECIAL!
AQUASHADE®
is a patented, concentrated liquid for reducing growth of
unwanted weeds and algae in lakes and ponds. AQUASHADE®
contains a specific blend of blue and yellow dyes which block
out specific light wavelengths critical to photosynthesis.
It is non-toxic, safe, and registered with the EPA. Application
is easy. Pour directly from the bottle along the shoreline.
One gallon will treat one surface acre of water with an average
depth of four feet.
Regularly
$42.95, AQUA DOC is selling AQUASHADE for $39.95 up to June
1.
MANAGING
A LAKE VS. REACTING
Ponds
are a beautiful and dynamic feature of any landscape. Many
changes occur rapidly during the warm spring and summer seasons.
Fish spawning adds millions of fry to the pond. The feeding
of these swarms of fish causes many changes in the invertebrate
and algae populations. Rooted plants begin regrowth in the
spring and can cover extensive areas of a pond. Since there
are many plant species found in Ohio ponds, this growth can
occur at different times in different ponds or even within
the same pond. Another type of plant, algae, are notorious
for their boom and crash life cycles.
The weather
determines the timing and extent of many of these changes.
Hot or cold spells, rainstorms or drought, can cause many
changes within a pond.
Effective
pond management must take into account the dynamic and difficult
to predict nature of ponds. Changes within a pond must be
anticipated and responded to quickly. Reacting to a change
after the problem has become established requires a much harsher
treatment of the pond.
AQUA
DOC's Full Season Program is designed to control nuisance
plant growth with as little impact as possible on the rest
of the pond. AQUA DOC will visit your pond every two weeks
to continually monitor and evaluate changes within the pond.
Treatments for nuisance plant growth will be performed early
in the growth cycle when plants are more susceptible to treatments.
These small, well timed treatments control plant growth much
better than large treatments performed after the plant has
become established. In addition, multiple small, well-timed
treatments actually use less product than than a single large
treatment.
AQUA
DOC will custom design a program to fit your ponds needs and
your budget. For a free consultation, please call us at 1-800-689-LAKE(5253).
ARE
YOU A DO-IT-YOURSELFER??
Then
you are welcome at AQUA DOC!! Our retail showroom carries
a full line of algaecides, herbicides, and anything and everything
for your watergarden needs. We are open Mon. - Fri from 9:00
to 5:00 and Saturdays from 10:00 - 4:00 (May - Sept). Visit
us at 7935 Euclid Chardon Rd, Kirtland Today!
POND
LINER
AQUA
DOC now carries EPDM 45 Mil Pond Liner for the wholesale and
retail trade. If you are a landscaper or other dealer...we
will beat ANY price. Call today for a quote.
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