Aquatic Barley Straw is most effective when applied early in the year prior to the appearance of algae (especially in early spring). When applied to cold water, it may take six to eight weeks for the straw to begin producing the active chemicals that inhibit algae growth. Ideally you should start treating your pond just before Spring to ward off any algae problems that may occur. Take advantage of our bulk buys of Aquatic Barley Straw to tackle your algae problems today.

If your dam, pond or lake has an outbreak of green algae, then take a look at THIS MONTHS SPECIALS. We have combined a few various sized packs that are at a great discount to entice you to try our solution to fight algae.

Algae is quick growing and can be potentially harmful to humans and livestock.
There are two main categories of algae that are problematic and broadly include:

1. Macro (or Filamentous Algae)
Filamentous algae is green in appearance and sometimes brownish in colour if exposed to strong sunlight. It appears floating on the waters surface, amongst submerged rocks or in the shallows of dams and lake edges and is stringy.
If left untreated, it can:
– Block irrigation pumps
– Cause a strong odour and distinct rotten egg smell
– Detract from the visual look of the water body
– Turn into an algae bloom and take over the water body

 2. Micro (or Blue Green Algae)
Micro algae can contain toxins such as in Blue Green Algae. Micro algae looks like a green oil slick or paint on the waters surface.
This form of algae can be toxic to humans, domestic or native animals and birds. It is of most concern when people are in contact with the contaminated water or if it is used for irrigation.

Aquatic Technologies offers a number of services and products to control all types of Algae.