Aquatic Services
Healthy waterways include some vegetation, but sometimes they get out of control— destroying fish habitats and restricting water flow. PestRite’s environmentally balanced approach to the treatment of lakes and other water sources corrects water quality problems.
PestRite applies the same eco-$mart (Green) methodology to water way weed and algae control as we have for general pest management. The same process applies to managing healthy waterways.
Aquatic plants are an essential component to a healthy lake environment but they can get out of control. PestRite will help you understand and correct water quality problems caused by excessive aquatic plant and algae growth. With thorough inspections most concerns can be stopped and reduced through physical controls combined with organic or natural management tools.
Why control aquatic plants and algae?
Nuisance algae can:
- Interfere with recreational use
- Produce unpleasant tastes & odors in water
- Clog filters, pump inlets and other equipment
- Create an ideal breeding site for mosquitoes
Blue-Green Algae
(Most Common in Colorado)
Nuisance aquatic plants can:
- Multiply very quickly
- Adapt to varying environmental conditions
- Choke canals and restrict water flow
- Interfere with swimming & recreational sports
- Destroy fish habitats
References:
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture – National Invasive Species Information Center
AQUAPLANT – Plant Identification
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