Question: I started a wildlife pond that will not be using a filter this year because I will be attracting dragonfly larva. Unfortunately, now I have algae in the pond. What are your views on using ...

Barley straw is pictured floating on a pond. Pond owners who are experiencing an issue with algae and/or an overgrowth of aquatic vegetation can consider implementing barley straw pond kits and/or ...

The Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District is selling barley straw rolls, a natural method for controlling excessive algae growth on ponds. Barley straw does not kill algae, but inhibits ...

Small ponds and lakes are very common in the Tri-State. Whether they are designed for aesthetics or stocked for fishing, ponds and lakes offer lifelong enjoyment for many home and small farm owners.

In April, volunteers stuffed 96 onion bags with barley straw and 2-liter plastic bottles for floation and deployed them into Nashawannuck Pond by boats. According to the Nashawannuck Pond Steering ...

EASTHAMPTON — Lakes and ponds around the world are experiencing an increased occurrence of algae blooms as a result of warmer temperatures. This has had a particularly significant impact on water ...

Shawnee County is to start testing the use of barley straw as a blue-green algae preventative treatment. Three Shawnee County Parks and Recreation waterways are now part of a small Kansas Department ...