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LAKE WEED CONTROL 2008: New Tools for New Lake Invaders!

Sun, 25 Feb 2008 12:05:00 GMT

posted by brucew

LAKE WEED CONTROL 2008: New Tools for New Lake Invaders!
Written by brucew on Feb-27-08
Through the years, traditional lake and pond weed control has been accomplished through the use of aquatic herbicides, however, highly productive tools such as the redesigned WeedShear can now eliminate the need for these potentially dangerous herbicides in managed waters. The WeedShear can cut weeds such as milfoil, hydrilla, coon tail, curly leaf pond weed, hyacinth, lily pads and cattails with ease.

Minnetonka, MN (PRWEB) June 15, 2008 -- There has always been a debate about how to manage the aquatic weeds in a lake or pond: applying chemical herbicides or harvesting. Chemical applications of Hydrothol or Aquathol are oftentimes frowned upon due to the unknown long term effects. Harvesting, when accomplished through cutting or tearing out weeds, can cause stray plant fragments that replant themselves elsewhere in the body of water.

From a purely environmental point of view it would be more beneficial to abstain from any form of lake weed cutting or chemical treatment. On the other hand, waterfront owners will oftentimes take matters into their own hands in order to enjoy their shoreline investment regardless of the environmental impact. That is the conflict that many lake and pond communities, lake associations and homeowner associations constantly face.

If weed abatement is to be conducted in designated areas for recreational or aesthetic reasons, cutting would be considered the lesser of the two evils. Removing the plant close to the bottom would be the preferred method, followed up with thorough raking and skimming of all fragments.

A redesign of a unique tool for aquatic plant management has been introduced for 2008 as "The WeedShear" according to one of their dealers, Weeders Digest( http://www.WeedersDigest.com ). The WeedShear was originally deigned for the benefit of professional water managers but has been made available for individual lakeshore and pond owners and is now distributed through qualified marine and aquatic dealers.

The WeedShears unique 49" wide V shaped cutting blades allow the operator to easily cut a 25' long, 4' wide swath with each pass. The WeedShear is light enough to toss from the shore, dock or pier, yet heavy enough to sink to the bottom regardless of the depth. The razor-like blades literally skim the bottom cutting all weeds at the base as the tool is retrieved with the attached 25' leash.

Contact http://www.WeedersShears.com for more information or by visiting one of their national dealers at http://www.WeedersDigest.com for more information about becoming a dealer or distributor.

According to the website, customer satisfaction is guaranteed with the WeedShear: "If the WeedShear is not the best tool you have ever used for cutting lake or pond weeds, return it for a complete refund." Now that is confidence!

7 Strategies to remove or manage lake sludge, muck or silt.

Sat, 10 Aug 2008 01:09:12 GMT

posted by brucew

If you have lake muck in your swimming area, then here are your options:

Dredge - fast, expensive, difficult to get a permit, damages your shoreline
Suction Harvesting - expensive but short term very effective
Aeration - expensive but offers long term results when used throughout the entire lake
WeedRoller - Long term solution and removes the muck and weeds and never allows them to form again - ever
BeachGroomer - reduces lake muck through water pressure and is portable
AquaBlaster - pushes lake muck away and also helps manage surface debris
Muck Digest Pellets - eats organic lake muck and sludge without effort. expect 2″ - 6″ annual reduction.

These options are available at http://www.WeedersDigest.com

WEEDROLLER lake weed cutter, lake weed rake all in 1 machine!

Sat, 29 Jul 2007 02:31:22 GMT

posted by brucew

Minnetonka, MN (PRWeb) - http://www.lakeweeds.eventwebsitebuilder.com [The Weeders Digest Help Desk] has added another innovative tool to benefit lakeshore owners called the WeedRoller which uses a sweeping arm to remove aquatic vegetation and weeds, muck and silt in front of a dock or pier to clear a swimming area or beach.

The WeedRoller uses a breakthrough pivot design that slowly rolls along the lake bottom, while detaching weeds from the soil and agitating the lake bed. The aquatic weeds can then be quickly and easily gathered with a lake rake and disposed of. Once the initial clean up is complete, it requires only occasional use to keep it weed free. The result is a cleaner, firm, natural lake bottom, ideal for swimming and water activities. The WeedRoller easily mounts to a dock in minutes, is environmentally safe, and requires about the same power it takes to operate a household light bulb.

For many, the WeedRoller offers a more environmentally friendly solution than damaging herbicides and chemicals which are also costly and oftentimes ineffective if improperly applied. Herbicides typically require a permit, but lakeshore owners often take the chemical application process into their own hands rather than complying with state and local regulations. Applying herbicides requires more knowledge than most homeowners posses. Irresponsible use could negatively impact the environment. This process should be left to a professional applicator rather than the homeowner.

A permit may also be required for operation of the Weed Roller depending upon the state where it is installed. Contact your state for specific regulations. Permit information can also be obtained at www.WeedersDigest.com .

In addition to the WeedRoller, The Weeders Digest continues to offer a wealth of tools, tips and education for lakeshore management. Other shoreline solutions include lake rakes and water weed cutters such as the Beach Buddy, Beach Groomer, WeedRazer, Aqua-Tiller, Aquatic Vegetation Groomer, Arrow Tooth, Lake Bottom Blanket, AWE, Aqua Blaster, Scott Aerator, Kasco Fountains and Midwest Rakes.

The Weeders Digest's addition of the WeedRoller will be supported by information found at Weeders Digest.com and through the phone support when calling The Help Desk at 763-551-1441

New POND ULTRA SONIC ALGAE CONTROL MACHINE uses breakthrough technology without herbicides or chemicals

Sat, 27 May 2007 03:45:52 GMT

posted by brucew

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) May 21, 2007 -- Breakthrough ultrasonic technology has been introduced to control algae in ponds without expensive chemical treatments or time consuming manual labor. This amazing device has no negative impact on fish, plants, or other aquatic life and it replaces the need for chemical algaecides typically used in pools, reservoirs, fish and farm ponds, lakes, lagoons, water tanks and other water management applications. Golf course superintendents, pond management professionals and commercial retention pond managers are excited that it is now possible to control unsightly algae without the use of chemical methods that may be harmful to the environment.

This new technology uses a precise frequency of ultrasonic waves to disrupt and destroy the algae cell structure.

Using just 20-45 watts of power, SonicSolutions floats just below the surface, fighting pool and pond algae, water treatment algae, farm pond algae, fish pond algae, and even algae in irrigation ponds and pools. The device works 24 hours a day, is environmentally safe, and requires little maintenance, with no need to measure and apply toxic chemicals.

The Sonic Solutions algae control device emits ultrasonic waves that "fan out" at approximately 120° - 150° from the front of the transducer (see figure 1). The SS 500 has a range of up to 300 ft. covering a total area of up to 3 acres, while the SS 400 has a range of up to 150 ft. and covers a total area of up to 1.5 acres. Range and coverage area are dependent on the local conditions, including the distance to the site from the equator and nutrient loading. Units can be used in combination to provide complete coverage of large installations.

For those that may be sceptical of such forward technology, Kirk Whatley, National Sales Manager, stated that "The ultrasonic algae control device can be rented for a minimum of 3 months. At the end of the rental period, the results will be obvious and at that point, the pond manager can decide whether or not it met their expectation. If it has, a purchase can be made and 100% of the rental fee is applied directly to the purchase." Whatley indicated that 85% of all rentals turn into a direct purchase.

In a recent interview, Bruce Wahlstrom, founder of The Weeders Digest - The Lake and Pond Help Desk, indicated that "this breakthrough technology has the ability to transform water management in controlled waters possibly more than any other innovation in the history of pond care."

Made in the USA but distributed internationally. This u;tra sonic algae control device is the only one of its kind that has been UL approved and also given a stamp of approval for use in drinking water.

There are currently nearly 600 successful installations in locations from waste water treatment plants to a 27-acre lake in the state of Washington.

Similar products have attempted to enter the US marketplace however, they have not been able to duplicate the effectiveness or efficiency of the low electric voltage in the water which is an important safety and cost factor that must be considered.

An educational website about algae is available at http://www.AlgaeBusters.com This site algae A to Z including chemical and aeration strategys.

To rent or purchase ultrasonic control device, contact The Weeders Digest at 763-551-1441 or visit them on line at http://www.WeedersDigest.com

There are several sizes of Sonic Solutions algae control units available based on the surface area of the pond. Larger lakes and ponds require multiple units for effective coverage.

A quick mathematical exercise to determine the material and labor costs associated with traditional methods of water management clearly demonstrates the return on investment of this new method.

As a national distributor of the Sonic Solutions device, The Weeders Digest (http://www.WeedersDigest.com) offers a 3 month "Try Before You Buy" program which allows a potential buyer to see the results for themselves before purchasing.

LAKE WEED CONTROL 2008: New Tools for New Lake Invaders!

Thu, 8 Jun 2007 01:15:51 GMT

posted by brucew

Through the years, traditional lake and pond weed control has been accomplished through the use of aquatic herbicides, however, highly productive tools such as the redesigned WeedRazer can now eliminate the need for these potentially dangerous herbicides in managed waters. The WeedRazer can cut weeds such as milfoil, hydrilla, coon tail, curly leaf pond weed, hyacinth, lily pads and cattails with ease.

Minnetonka, MN (PRWEB) June 15, 2007 -- There has always been a debate about how to manage the aquatic weeds in a lake or pond: applying chemical herbicides or harvesting. Chemical applications of Hydrothol or Aquathol are oftentimes frowned upon due to the unknown long term effects. Harvesting, when accomplished through cutting or tearing out weeds, can cause stray plant fragments that replant themselves elsewhere in the body of water.

From a purely environmental point of view it would be more beneficial to abstain from any form of lake weed cutting or chemical treatment. On the other hand, waterfront owners will oftentimes take matters into their own hands in order to enjoy their shoreline investment regardless of the environmental impact. That is the conflict that many lake and pond communities, lake associations and homeowner associations constantly face.

If weed abatement is to be conducted in designated areas for recreational or aesthetic reasons, cutting would be considered the lesser of the two evils. Removing the plant close to the bottom would be the preferred method, followed up with thorough raking and skimming of all fragments.

A redesign of a unique tool for aquatic plant management has been introduced for 2007 as "The WeedRazer" according to one of their dealers, Weeders Digest(http://www.WeedersDigest.com ). The WeedRazer was originally deigned for the benefit of professional water managers but has been made available for individual lakeshore and pond owners and is now distributed through qualified marine and aquatic dealers.

The WeedRazer's unique 48" wide V shaped cutting blades allow the operator to easily cut a 25' long, 4' wide swath with each pass. The WeedRazer is light enough to toss from the shore, dock or pier, yet heavy enough to sink to the bottom regardless of the depth. The razor-like blades literally skim the bottom cutting all weeds at the base as the tool is retrieved with the attached 25' leash.

Contact http://www.WeedersDigest.com for more information or by visiting one of their national dealers at http://www.WeedersDigest.com for more information about becoming a dealer or distributor.

According to the website, customer satisfaction is guaranteed with the WeedRazer: "If the WeedRazer is not the best tool you have ever used for cutting lake or pond weeds, return it for a complete refund." Now that is confidence!

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