Managing Aquatic Wildlife Safely & Legally
Toxic Algae & Weed Control
When unwelcomed algae and weed species invade your waterbodies, it can become difficult to maintain the water feature properly. Some forms of invasive aquatic species are difficult to control, so if you are dealing with an invasive species, it’s imperative that you handle their removal correctly and as soon as possible.
Geese & Heron Control
When unwelcomed species invade your waterbodies, it can become difficult to maintain the water feature properly. Wildlife is difficult to control, so if you are dealing with an invasive species, it’s imperative that you handle their removal correctly. No harm is ever performed to the animals managed under our scope.
Racoon & Pest Control
Racoons and other pests can damage your fish, turtles, and even kill them. Additionally invasive zebra mussels, Chinese mitten crabs, and other forms of invasive species can invade your water feature. We offer custom toxic algae lake maintenance plans, weed removal, and more based the water feature and species at hand.
TOXIC ALGAE & LAKEWEED CONTROL SERVICES
We understand the chemical compounds needed to maintain your water features and rid them of harmful algae’s. Some algae’s are capable of killing your entire community of fish, turtles, and other wildlife as they deprive the location of oxygen and nutrients needed to survive.
- We walk your property, and float it if needed. While testing water samples for oxygen saturation levels, and other harmful tests to help us determine the best toxic algae and weed abatement.
- We look for fish and other wildlife stressing / reaching for the surface. Dead fish, turtles, and sensitive plants can be impacted early on and serve as an early-warning mechanism for toxic algae blooms.
- We suggest not waiting to treat your lake or pond for invasive algae’s, weeds, and other harmful bacteria capable of reducing your fish and turtle population. We understand what it means to a homeowners community or apartment complex to see dead fish surrounding the property.
MOSQUITO MANAGEMENT & REMOVAL SERVICES
Mosquitos are dangerous because they can carry deadly diseases. Aside from that, they are extremely annoying and known to bite and lay hundreds of eggs at a time.
Fortunately, there are plenty of ways our team can help you effectively manage mosquito populations. These mosquito control methods include:
- Creating a vegetative buffer surrounding your water feature to attract dragonflies, which prey on mosquitoes.
- Installing a fountain or aeration system. Mosquito larvae need still water, so creating movement in the water feature will help control mosquito life.
ZEBRA AND QUAGGA MUSSEL SERVICES
Zebra mussels are small freshwater mollusks that have a distinct zigzag pattern on the shell. Initially, they were only found in the Great Lakes, but their populations have expanded to 28 states.
It’s important that you take steps to eradicate the population because they reproduce rapidly. Here are some Zebra and Quagga mussel control strategies that we can help you implement:
- Thoroughly examine any equipment that has touched a waterbody for signs of zebra & quagga mussel life.
- Remove plants, animals, and mud from your waterbody
- Drain water from your boat’s bilge, transom, and motor.
- Dump unused bait.
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MIDGES MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT
Midges are small flying insects that are known to bite people and animals. They are typically found near beaches, lakes, rivers, or creeks. Midge flies thrive in swampy areas. Midge flies are common near these types of waterbodies because they reproduce in water.
They are also attracted to areas with low water quality and excessive nutrient levels. Aside from being a nuisance, they can be hazardous to residents in the surrounding area. Here are more impacts of midge flies:
- Midges can collect on cars and other surfaces, causing damages and stains.
- Cause an unpleasant odor.
- Bites and red, itchy marks.
- Cause an upsurge in spider population since midges are food for spiders.
Effective midge control strategies that we can help you adopt:
- Ensure your water quality is balanced.
- Install mesh screens to prevent entry into homes.
- Strategically place CO2 traps.
- Ensure you have a number of predatory fishes to eat midge larvae.
- Install aeration system to increase levels of dissolved oxygen.
APPLE-SNAIL MANAGEMENT & TREATMENT
Apple snails are small freshwater snails that dramatically impact ecological areas because of their feeding habits and rapid reproduction. They eat large sums of vegetation and even other types of snails. By doing this, they affect the composition of nutrients in whatever waterbody they reside in.
They are amphibious creatures, meaning they can thrive both in and out of water. They are able to reproduce outside of their water column, which allows them to avoid predators. Because of this, it’s difficult to control their populations.
To remove apple snails from your waterbody:
- Install barriers and screens where water enters and leaves your waterbody.
- Seek out hydro-raking and harvesting services. These are physical approaches to removing invasive species. While they require a fair bit of labor, it is a safe way to remove apple snails without harming any other species in the water features.
Aquatic Wildlife Management & Invasive Specie’s Control
Water Garden Pond Services
Regardless of being residential or commercial, owning a koi pond or water garden can be a monumental task for anyone. Sometimes it’s better to outsource your water garden and koi pond services entirely vs worry about what’s next. Not to mention these water features are a magnet for wildlife and invasive species due to the natural element of the water pond or fountain. Call today for a free quote.
Apartment Complex Water Feature Services
Having a water feature on an easily accessible property like that of a apartment complex or other multi-family condo property can contribute to invasive water species or bring animals such as heron, duck, geese, etc to your property. Initially these animals and predatory species won’t cause an issue. But if the water feature is neglected entirely, the increased use and build up of waste can cause issues, not to mention whatever these animals bring from water feature to water feature.
Shopping Mall Fountain & Pond Services
Owning a business center or shopping mall with fountains, ponds, and other water features can be a complex scenario for any property management company. Therefor we’ve setup aquatic maintenance plans specifically tailored to corporate complexes like that of a shopping center or mall. Feel free to request a quote today for your water features.
Irrigation & Well Pump Repair
In addition to treating properties for wildlife issues, we are also able to repair any aquatic equipment such as irrigation pumps, pond pumps, pressure filtration, and more. Overseeing pump vault installation and equipment additions is part of our scope of work. Handling commercial-grade lake and pond pumps, to well-pumps, and much more. Call today for a free aquatic equipment repair quote or new installation.