Prevent New Algae
Growth in Ponds, Dams and Lakes with Stephen Bros Barley Straw
A
natural solution to prevent algae.
The
IACR - Centre for Aquatic Plant Management - UK has undertaken extensive
research into algae control and found that Barley straw 'offers
a cheap, environmentally acceptable way of controlling algae in
water bodies ranging in size from garden ponds to large reservoirs,
streams, rivers and lakes'.
Barley
straw prevents new growth of most unicellular, filamentous algae
and some cyanobacteria (blue-green) algae.
| Effects
of Algae
- Health
hazard to humans, fish, fauna and livestock
- slimy
water
- undesirable
odours
- reduced
water clarity
- blocks
filters and pumps
- potential
to reduce water flow
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Benefits
of Barley Straw
- Long
lasting - one application is effective up to 6 months
- fish
and animal friendly
- uses
100% natural Barley Straw
- environmentally
friendly barley straw
- provides
natural fish food
- cheap
alternative to chemicals and mechanical algae control
- biodegradeable
- net
bag and flotation device provided
- small
amounts are very effective
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| How
it works
As
Barley straw decays in oxygenated water, it releases natural
chemicals which inhibit the growth of new algae.
Barley
straw tends to become active in 2 weeks and effective in 4-5
weeks for water temperatures above 20 degrees C. At temperatures
below 10 degrees C Barley straw becomes active in 6 weeks
and effective within 8-10 weeks.
Barley
straw remains an effective algae preventative for up to 6
months whilst the straw completely decays.
To
get application rates and directions for use click
here
Where to buy click here
To
order online click here
Wholesaler Enquiries click here
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This
product is made from organic materials and contains micro
organisms including bacteria, fungi and protozoa. May also
contain mineral and fertilizer additives. For further information
refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for this product which
is available from MP Stephen Pty. Ltd.
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