| Algae growth in a water pond is truly a good source | | | | very safe for the fish and aquatic plants in the pond. |
| of problem for garden owners. And although there | | | | Researches done in UK and in the US show that the |
| are many ways to fight algae, not all can be safe. A | | | | results of barley straw use in controlling pond algae |
| good option would be the use of barley straw. | | | | are inconsistent that is why it is still not |
| If you see some algae beginning to grow in your | | | | recommended by experts to be used. But since it is |
| pond, do not panic. Algae are just but a normal part | | | | naturally safe, it is not prohibited to be used although |
| of every water system in existence. However, if it is | | | | not approved yet. It is not actually an algaecide |
| not taken care if immediately, it might be the cause | | | | because it does not have the trait of killing algae. It |
| of the slow death of everything in the pond. | | | | only controls their growth. |
| Fortunately, algaecides and other solutions are now | | | | Barley straw works well when it is made to float in |
| being sold in the market. One of them is barley straw | | | | the water. For best results, it is the best to put it to |
| which is not actually an algaecide so you might | | | | the area where there is flowing water. This makes |
| wonder how it works. | | | | the compounds released to flow freely in the water |
| Algaecides can be a good option since they totally | | | | preventing new algae to grow. |
| eliminate the algae in your pond. On the other hand, | | | | Aside from barley, there are other straws that are |
| they can be harmful to the living things in the water. | | | | being used in the England to take care of the algae |
| Most especially if you have chosen the | | | | issues they have. Oil, seed, linseed and wheat are |
| chemical-based ones which are deadlier. The | | | | among them. These materials are used in some |
| non-chemical based algaecides are safe but may | | | | regions in England and are quite effective. But if |
| require you to spend more. | | | | compared to barley, these materials are not as |
| Barley straw is known to be an element of some | | | | effective as barley. |
| food like cereals and malt. But it is not just for food, | | | | It is essential to check on the status of barley |
| it is also good for ponds and other water features | | | | straws in your pond every four to six months |
| since it releases some component that prevents | | | | because they decompose in this period of time. In |
| algae from developing. This has not been approved | | | | colder regions, they make decompose faster so it is |
| by the EPA to be used as a pesticide yet it is now | | | | recommended that you check on them in three to |
| being done by some pond owners in England. Not | | | | four months. In warmer areas, four to six months is |
| only it is more affordable than algaecides, it is also | | | | just fine. |