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Blanket Weed (long post)
Hi I'm back
the first product I used was blanc-excel (you must use the excel version, the other type will kill your plants!!!) a powder which you simply sprinkle across the surface of the pond, this seemed to work very well. the second product I tried (simply because my local shop had sold out of the other stuff) was by Interpet (sorry forgotten the exact name again....) again this was a powder you had to mix up in a bucket of warm water and then use a watering can to cover the water surface. I think, on balance that the first product was slightly better of the two. the second product left a horrible scum on the surface for a day or two. I don't think that either of these products are weedkillers as such, I think they simply mop up excess minerals?? that the blanket weed thrives on, and even though the other plants need the minerals in the water the blanket weed is affected first (and worst) because of the very much larger surface area. you are supposed to treat the water quite regularly (according to the instructions) but I didn't slavishely follow the instructions, but the weed when it returned (and it will !!!) I noticed was much coarser and ironically easier to clear out by hand........ I have a barley straw bale, which doesn't seem to restrict blanket weed at all but I certainly very clear water (whether that is the straw or not I am not sure, I daren't take it out just in case) I have read a little more on straw recently, and I think I may be using too large a bale and possibly in the wrong place, I read that a smaller bale (I use a largish bale from a pet shop) placed in running water will be much more effective any thoughts anyone?? hope some of this ramble helps Dave H "Arthur" wrote in message ... Thank you David, I would be very pleased to hear which products you used. I wonder why you tried two and if they gave different results? - Arthur "David Hickman" wrote in message ... After 15 years with no problems, our small pond has suddenly become heavily infested with blanket weed. We pull out armfulls but it grows back in a few days. I've seen remedies advertised but I would first like to hear from someone who has tried them. We have lots of wildlife and I don't want to harm anything. Apart from the blanket weed the water is clear and healthy. - Arthur Arthur I have used two products which claim to get rid of blanket weed both of which seem to work very well. we have an 800 gallon pond with a 8 yard stream and both can get very clogged with blanket weed. you have to get as much out as you can by hand before you treat the pond or it will all die and rot in the water. we have lots of wildlife and plants, and none seem to be harmed by the treatment. I am work now and can't remember the name of the products. I will be in contact again when I find out Dave H |
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Blanket Weed (long post)
"David Hickman" wrote in message
... After 15 years with no problems, our small pond has suddenly become heavily infested with blanket weed. We pull out armfulls but it grows back in a few days. I've seen remedies advertised but I would first like to hear from someone who has tried them. We have lots of wildlife and I don't want to harm anything. Apart from the blanket weed the water is clear and healthy. I've tried something called Ecotreat Clarity, it's supposed to have beneficial bacteria and be harmless to wildlife. It seems to have some effect but you need to pull out as much as possible before you put it in. I got it from Chase Organics (online) |
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Blanket Weed (long post)
Thank you David, and everyone else for your posts. That's very helpful.
There do seem to be quite a lot of possible treatments, and I know now what to look out for. Thank you again. - Arthur "Pickle" wrote in message ... "David Hickman" wrote in message ... After 15 years with no problems, our small pond has suddenly become heavily infested with blanket weed. We pull out armfulls but it grows back in a few days. I've seen remedies advertised but I would first like to hear from someone who has tried them. We have lots of wildlife and I don't want to harm anything. Apart from the blanket weed the water is clear and healthy. I've tried something called Ecotreat Clarity, it's supposed to have beneficial bacteria and be harmless to wildlife. It seems to have some effect but you need to pull out as much as possible before you put it in. I got it from Chase Organics (online) |
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Blanket Weed (long post)
Thank you David, and everyone else for your posts. That's very helpful.
There do seem to be quite a lot of possible treatments, and I know now what to look out for. Thank you again. - Arthur "Pickle" wrote in message ... "David Hickman" wrote in message ... After 15 years with no problems, our small pond has suddenly become heavily infested with blanket weed. We pull out armfulls but it grows back in a few days. I've seen remedies advertised but I would first like to hear from someone who has tried them. We have lots of wildlife and I don't want to harm anything. Apart from the blanket weed the water is clear and healthy. I've tried something called Ecotreat Clarity, it's supposed to have beneficial bacteria and be harmless to wildlife. It seems to have some effect but you need to pull out as much as possible before you put it in. I got it from Chase Organics (online) |
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