Pond Water Care
There is a lot of interest both natural and man made ponds today.
People are interested in maintaining ponds so that they are attractive to look
at as well as being free of odors.
The Bug Clinic is now offering a line of pond care products called Healthy
Ponds®. Healthy Ponds® products may be used in ponds of all sizes to
help eliminate excess nutrients, eliminate odor and balance the water ecosystem.
The Basis of Pond Care
There are four basic indices that must be watched: pH, alkalinity, nitrates
and nitrites. Ammonia, another item to watch, is important if fish are
present.
Healthy Ponds® is a series of products based on
bacteria and enzymes. When
used on a regular basis, it will help restore and maintain the beauty that one looks
for in pond water. One can expect results within four to six weeks in most
cases.
How It Works
There are a few components to the program. First, the pond to be
treated is "charted" by using with the aid of a
5 in 1 Test Kit to determine pH,
alkalinity, nitrate and nitrite levels before anything is done. This base
information is recorded along with any other relevant information about the pond
and its history. Next, one
of two delivery methods are used: a 2500 gallon Submersible or an
AquaSphere Pro dispenser. AquaSphere
Pro is sold as a smaller unit for treating 1/4 acre ponds or as a larger unit
for treating 1 acre size ponds thirty days. Both products contain biodegradable ingredients
packed in biodegradable bags which are encased in recyclable, plastic housings.
Recommended treatment is for a least two consecutive months in order to see
results (30-60 days).
In areas where mosquitoes and other insects breeding in pond water are a
problem, we offer Healthy
Ponds® Mosquito Control for sale in 49 of our 50 United
States. We may sell this product in every state except New York, without restrictions. In New York, only state certified pesticide applicators may
purchase and apply this product. New Yorkers should contact us as there is
a possibility that the restriction will be lifted in the near future.
Healthy Ponds®
Mosquito Control is applied near the edges of ponds where mosquito and other
insect larvae may breed. Application is repeated at seven to fourteen day
intervals during periods of high mosquito breeding activity. Recommended
treatment is one pound for every 2.5 to 10 per acre with rates as high as 10 to 20
lbs per acre for very murky (high nutrient) water where mosquitoes breed at high
levels.
Pond Size Calculator for Pond Treatments
To determine pond size, here is information from the Healthy Ponds Web Site:
Correctly Sizing the Pond is Critical!
Establishing the correct size of your pond from the very
beginning is extremely important. Because Healthy Ponds® is a natural product,
over-treating a body of water will have no adverse effect. However, under-sizing
and thus under-treating will not achieve the desired results.
For Small Ponds (for 2500 gallon
Submersibles):
Rectangular or Square Pond
Length x Width x Depth x 7. 4805 =
GALLONS
(All measurements should be in feet.)
For example, if your pond measured 15' x 24' x 3'
deep
you would have approximately 8,079 gallons.
Round Pond
Diameter x Diameter x Depth x 5.875 =
GALLONS
(All measurements should be in feet.)
For example, if your pond measured 17' in diameter
with a depth of 2˝'
you would have approximately 4,245 gallons.
Use these measurements allowing one Submersible
Dispensers for each 2500 gallons
For Larger Ponds (for AquaSpheres):
Rectangular or Square Pond
Length x Width = Area in square ft
Circular
Radius2 x 3.14 =
Area in square ft
Acreage: 1/4 acre = 10,870 square ft or about 250,000
gallons
1 acre = 43,560 square ft or about 1,000,000 gallons
To determine the number of gallons for either type -
multiply area x 7.48 (volume)
Use the area or volume to determine the number of 1/4
acre or 1 acre AquaSphere units or the number of submersible units needed.
Numbers substantially above 2500 gallons should be treated with a 1/4 acre AquaSphere. Areas substantially larger than 1/2 acre may be treated with a
1 acre AquaSphere.
Remember, it is very important to install the required amount of Healthy
Ponds® product in order to achieve the desired results.
Maintenance Schedule
Pond water is treated every 30 days for 6 months periods in cold weather
areas, 9 months in temperate areas or 12 months in warm weather areas.
Water that falls outside of normal pH parameters may be treated with ph Up or
pH Down products as needed.
Water should be retested and the readings recorded
for reference when replacing units.
Mosquito Control is applied every seven to fourteen days, depending on the
level of insect larvae in the water.
The Bug Clinic & Healthy Ponds® by Bioverse
The Bug Clinic is proud to offer these solutions to you directly. You
may also contract with a landscape professional or others related professionals that may design a
program to provide these pond care products and services to you.
Bioverse, is prepared to assist us and our customers with the use of this
line of products. If you have any questions about the information, feel
free to contact us at any time during our 8 am to 4 pm ET weekday business
hours, toll free at 800-433-1128. Your questions are also welcome via
E-Mail.
We endeavor to reply to all inquiries promptly - often within hours.
Please let us know if we have not responded to an inquiry that you've sent to
us.
The Bug Clinic