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When is the best time to manage cattails?
Cattails are best treated in the late summer and early fall with glyphosate, a systemic herbicide. Glyphosate, when applied correctly, will travel from the leaves to the root system of the plant decreasing the amount of regrowth the following year. AQUA DOC offers cattail treatment as well as cut and removal services. If you prefer…
AQUA DOC Offices Closed July 4, 2018
All AQUA DOC offices will be closed Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Happy Independence Day from all of us at AQUA DOC!
AQUA DOC Retail Center Grand Re-opening
Our newly remodeled Retail Center is open for business! Located at 10779 Mayfield Road in beautiful Chardon, Ohio, the AQUA DOC Retail Center has everything you need to keep your pond, lake or watergarden looking great! To celebrate, we’re hosting a Grand Re-Opening Party on May 26, 2018 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Please…
Your Pond Through The Seasons: Stratification Basics
Ponds are dynamic; that is, they are in a state of constant change throughout their existence. This may not seem evident to most as the pond you watch over may appear to look the same today as it did yesterday. But in actuality, your pond is undergoing yearly, monthly, weekly, and even daily changes that…
Is it Algae? Or is it Something Else?
The Frog Blog This is probably one of the most common questions someone may have as they look at their pond. It can also be a difficult one to answer as well considering not all green-looking things in a pond are algae and not all algae is green. So how does one distinguish nuisance algae…
The fountain seems to frequently get clogged with algae and/or aquatic weeds? Why?
When a fountain is clogged, the spray may appear weak, uneven, or go up and down. Unfortunately, occasional clogging of a fountain is unavoidable. Even when managed well, a body of water will likely have some amount of algae growth and/or vegetation which can get sucked up against the screen causing the fountain to clog….
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 growth. They can form dense canopies on the surface of the water which will result in a dramatic change in the quality of habitat for…
Rainbow 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 way to your favorite stream fishing hole for some trout fishing. That is why for this iteration of the Fish Friday Frog Blog, I’d like…
Monitoring 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 even blood screenings typically will be collected regularly. Sometimes you may wonder why it is that your doctor collects this information time and time again….