Question: I started a wildlife pond that will not be using a filter this year because I will be attracting dragonfly larva. Unfortunately, now I have algae in the pond. What are your views on using ...

Barley straw is pictured floating on a pond. Pond owners who are experiencing an issue with algae and/or an overgrowth of aquatic vegetation can consider implementing barley straw pond kits and/or ...

Small ponds and lakes are very common in the Tri-State. Whether they are designed for aesthetics or stocked for fishing, ponds and lakes offer lifelong enjoyment for many home and small farm owners.

Barley straw does not kill algae, but inhibits its growth without reducing the growth of other aquatic plants. The CCSWCD recommends applying about two to three bales per surface acre of the pond in ...

EASTHAMPTON — Lakes and ponds around the world are experiencing an increased occurrence of algae blooms as a result of warmer temperatures. This has had a particularly significant impact on water ...

Tell us what your business does. Blue Water Ponds cleans ponds and small lakes without herbicides. We use a combination of barley straw and nets to biologically manipulate the pond, which effectively ...

Simple bales of barley now sitting in several Carroll County ponds may be the solution to a perplexing and destructive environmental problem nationwide: pond scum. “It sounds a little weird, but it is ...

The Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District is selling barley straw rolls, a natural method for controlling excessive algae growth on ponds. Barley straw does not kill algae, but inhibits ...