Muck Removal for your Pond

After treating your backyard pond with algaecides and herbicides, there is another important maintenance step to do. Without this you could see a cycle of algae blooms and weeds, followed by die outs. What is this vital step? Pond muck removal. There are many reasons to remove this potential problem before it happens.

Muck buildup should be expected even in the absence of algaecide or herbicide use. It is part of the naturally occurring process in your pond’s ecosystem. Too much muck can lead to the following problems:

• Muck breaks down into nutrients that aquatic plants (algae and higher aquatic plants) love. Without balancing beneficial bacteria your pond become a ticking time bomb for aquatic weed breakouts and algal blooms.
• Muck forming in shallow areas around swimming spots and docks creates slippery conditions that can result in injury.
• Muck is the natural ‘filler’ of ponds and lakes making it shallower as the buildup increases. Shallower water presents ideal conditions for some unwanted aquatic weeds to take root.

Contact Sanco to manage your pond muck removal needs. We have all the chemicals to keep your pond pristine and clear.