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Eurasian Water Milfoil also known as Water MilfOil is one of the most exotic aquatic plants found in Minnesota. This aquatic plant is quite commonly found in the water of Europe, Asia and Northern Africa. It was in the 1940’s when the Eurasian Water Milfoil first came to the parts of North America. The scientific name of this plant is Myriophyllum spicatum and is a native of Asia, Europe, and North Africa. Commonly found in lakes, ponds and water reservoirs having shallow capacity of water, Eurasian Water Milfoil is also found in rivers and streams where the water flow is...

Ponds are known to be important hotspots for maintaining the biodiversity in the ecosystem. Ponds also support varieties of species, and few among them are scarce species, which need to be maintained with care to avoid misbalance in the ecosystem.  Besides being the house of aquatic species, ponds are also popular for housing a wonderful terrestrial wildlife. Ponds act as the source of drinking water in the dry weather, and also provide insect as well as plant-based food.  Keeping this fact in mind these days many are showing interest in construction of artificial or natural pond close to their habitat to stay close...

A pond is a living ecosystem that contains bacteria, plants, fish and other life forms as well. Apart from an algae bloom, unclean water may also be caused by organic and decaying matter, clay, dirt, debris, animal feces, and other contaminants and undesired materials. You would not like your pond water to be unclean as it will also deteriorate the looks of your farm or home and will also harm aquatic life. When you want to have clean pond water and wish that it stays clean, you have a number of natural methods (in the form of biofilters, plants, and...

“…you recommended Aquacide Pellets to my weeds that were taking over our pond.  Well, it took a little time, but I’m happy to say the weeds are completely gone, just as you said they would be.  Thank you for your expertise and for the prompt service your company provided…” K.B., Lawrenceburg, IN A customer recently contacted us regarding the control of emersed weeds and grasses before they reach the surface of the water. Below is his question and a response.   Question:  Is there any product that kills emersed weeds BEFORE they grow above the water?  My objective is to not have anything...