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Algae or Blanketweed is unsightly and increasing in waters due to nutrient concentration as a result of human activity and natural processes. It needs controlling to ensure water quality is clean enough for environmental, recreational and health reasons.
Problems Algae Causes –
- Impedes the flow into drainage systems
- Blocks pumps, sluices and filters
- Interferes with navigation, fishing and recreational activity
- Causes taint and odour problems
- A health hazard to humans, livestock and wildlife
Waters should be treated sooner rather than later – Herbicidal treatment and mechanical removal are not options for controlling the algae problems such as Blue Green Algae and Blanketweed Filamentous.
At Aquatic Solutions we recommend algae control using barley straw rafts, as it’s a natural environmentally friendly method of control to reduce algae problems in UK waters.
How Barley Straw Works – As it starts to decompose it releases a natural chemical into the water which inhibits the growth of algae. The straw raft lasts for as long as the straw takes to decompose, usually between 4-10 months depending on water temperature. The effects of decomposition has no effect to fish or invertebrates within the lake, in fact oxygenated straw provides a good habitat to feed fish.
Other Controls Here are some other methods for controlling algae in UK waters;
- Aeration
- Dyes
- Microbial Treatment
- Introduction of Grass Carp (requires approval of the Environmenal Agency)
If you would like to learn more about how we might be able to help you solve your issue of algae problems, download our guide to Benefits of Barley Straw or contact us and we can have an informal chat to discuss the areas that interest you.
We will have a conversation that is completely free of charge so we can learn more about your needs and challenges and utilise Google Earth to be able to discuss any project with more clarity and detail.
All of our quotations are provided free of charge and in the case of larger jobs we would undertake a site survey.
Call us on 01788 810614 or email us at info@aquatic-solutions.co.uk, or by using the online form below. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Aquatic Solutions Limited
Mike Mobile: 07770 606423
Will Mobile: 07584 031195
Tel/Fax: 01788 810614
Email info@aquatic-solutions.co.uk
Invoice Address: The Cart Barn, Montilo Lane, Pailton, Rugby, CV23 0QN
Office Address: Lawford Heath Farm, Lawford Heath Lane, Lawford Heath, Rugby, CV23 9EU
