Lake Aeration Systems 101 – What You Should Know
Proper oxygen levels are just as vital to the health of a water body as they are to a human body. In ponds and lakes, fountains and aeration systems are essential for controlling algae blooms and preventing fish loss. And since cold water holds more oxygen than warm water, aeration systems become especially necessary in […]
What You Should Know About Elodea
Weeds are a problem on land and in water. That fishing pond you have in your backyard would be so much more productive without that growth of unwanted plants. They make trouble for you when stocking your pond by impacting oxygen levels and interfering with water flow and boat traffic. So, how do you manage […]
Lake Management Comes in Many Forms – Wright Patterson Air Force Base
Lake management takes on all forms. There are jobs such as plant control or erosion prevention, and then there are unique tasks such as the one our team at The Lake Doctors, Inc., completed for the United States Air Force at Wright Patterson AFB. The USAF has a section of the lake at Bass Lake […]
Reasons to Choose Aquatic Weed Control & Harvesting
When your pond or lake is experiencing an overgrowth of weeds, it’s time to call in the experts. Aquatic weed control can be as simple as a one-person job that can be completed in a day. It can also involve a significant amount of equipment and effort to cut, dredge, and haul away the offending […]
Top Reasons Your Need Pond & Lake Aeration
Everything needs a little breathing room. One of the key aspects of enjoying a healthy water feature is ensuring the aeration is adequate for the volume of water. Pond and lake aeration is essential for several reasons: Clear Water The dream is to have crystal clear water. When your water looks cloudy or murky, it […]
Preventing Invasive Species in Your Lakes and Ponds
How do natural waterways end up being affected by invasive species? It’s mainly caused, albeit unintentionally, by traveling humans. As we go from one place to another, we may accidentally carry small organisms onto a boat, plane, or train, where they’re later released onto new, foreign grounds. You can see the results in native bodies […]
Midge Management Tips
There are many benefits to having a lake on your property; its beauty can create a lovely, natural aesthetic. However, proper lake management services are a must for the biodiversity that exists all around the lake’s edges, on its surface, and throughout its depths. When the summer season arrives, the warmth and damp environment promote […]
About Sargassum
Nothing ruins a trip to the beach like having to navigate through piles of rotting seaweed to get to the water. It’s also a challenge to have in ponds and lakes, as it clogs and chokes up these small bodies of water, which creates the need for aquatic weed control. What Is It? Sargassum is […]
Aeration Systems Improve the Health of Your Lake
If your housing development has a large pond or lake, you may be wondering how adding aeration systems may improve the health of the lake. By adding one of the many lake aeration systems available on the market, a lake’s physical, chemical, and biological health area all improved. Stratification and Temperature Adding aeration systems allows […]
The Importance Of Keeping Your Golf Course Pond Free Of Weeds
Golfing has an almost pastoral peace to it — the simple feeling of concentrating on the ball, and the rush of excitement when it goes right where you wanted it to. Basking in rolling green hills and the occasional pond grants golfers a pleasant view in which to enjoy their favorite pastime. That’s why maintaining […]