“Are those pond chemicals safe?”
“Will that stuff hurt the fish?”
Spraying alum in a pond to clear up muddy water
“What if my dog goes in the water?”
These are all common questions that professional lake managers field from concerned residents. All pond products labeled for use in lakes and ponds are rigorously tested for years before being marketed. None of these products pose any harm to people, fish, nor wildlife when used according to the label. Whether it be a pond colorant, an algaecide/herbicide, or a nutrient binding product, you can rest assured that the product is EPA approved for its specific use in water quality management. In fact, most of the products have a safety factor of 5 to 50 times higher than common household products like caffeine and aspirin.
Do-it-yourself applicators should always follow the steps below before applying EPA approved products:
- DO NOT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
- Properly identify the pest – Most aquatic products are selective
- Choose products accordingly – Only use products that are approved for use in water
- Read the product label thoroughly before use – THE LABEL IS THE LAW!
- Any herbicide applications on public water will require the appropriate permits before proceeding.
Call Magnolia Fisheries to take care of your lake or pond, and we will apply the best, science-based, innovative methods to the problem at hand. Whether we are spraying algaecides or pond colorants, or using biological control methods, we are both responsive to our customers and responsible to our environment. You’ll get great service at a fair price. Most importantly, we will not sell products or services you don’t need.
Example of EPA Registration Label