Posts by Megan Saba
What are invasive aquatic plants? What impact can they have on a body of water?
Invasive aquatic plants are generally defined as nonnative plant species that cause ecological and/or economic harm to natural or managed ecosystem. Invasive plants can greatly reduce the desired native plant…
Read MoreRainbow Trout
The Frog Blog – Fish Friday Happy Friday everyone! Spring is here and nothing feels better than getting outside in the (sometimes) warmer weather, stretching your arms, and finding your…
Read More2018 Official Newsletter
2018 AQUA DOC PONDerings… “Your Watershed, Your Water”
Read MoreMonitoring Your Waters… A Necessity to Understanding Problems
The Frog Blog When you visit the doctor’s office for a check-up they usually collect information from you on every visit. Things like your heart rate, your blood pressure, and…
Read MoreCan I use the water after applying an algaecide or aquatic herbicide?
Any restrictions such as swimming, fishing and irrigation, that my be associated with an algaecide or aquatic herbicide, can be found on the product label. All products should be used…
Read MoreWhat size floating fountain do I need for my pond?
A good rule of thumb for floating fountain size is 1-2 horsepower per surface acre. For example, if you have a half acre pond, the minimum fountain size would be…
Read MoreHow many gallons of water are in my pond?
It is important to know the volume of water in your pond or waterfeature for many reasons including properly sizing pumps and calculating application rates. Here is the formula for…
Read MoreShould I Buy Koi for My Pond?
The Frog Blog – Fish Friday Many people who own ponds and water gardens on their properties enjoy them for their aesthetically pleasing properties. They become an oasis of beauty…
Read MorePond Depth: A Big Factor in Your Small Pond
The Frog Blog Every treatment season there will always be ponds that are difficult for an applicator to treat. Ponds where no matter what, plant and algae biomass just seem…
Read MoreAQUA DOC Offices Closed March 13-14, 2018
The AQUA DOC headquarters will be closed for a company meeting at 12:00pm Tuesday, March 13 and reopen at 1:00pm on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Offices in Columbus, Cincinnati and…
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