Green Aquatic Control Techniques

In the St. Louis area there are a number of natural lakes and ponds, existing in their own eco-systems, complete with animal life, molds and algae. While algae and creatures are all well and good in the natural world, they don't make the best visual impact for visitors to a place of business, or even in the entryway to an apartment complex.

Aquatic features present visitors and clients at commercial buildings with an inviting visual, giving an impression of wealth and vitality. When not properly cared for, however, ponds, fountains and other aquatic visual interests can look decidedly uninviting, especially when covered in algae and other grime, which invites pests and insect life.

To keep aquatic devices looking and functioning at their best, it is important to hire a company experienced in aquatic control. If aquatic devices are not properly cared for they can invite unwelcome visitors to their stagnate, contaminated waters. These include: insects, reptiles, birds, algae and plant growth. For over 20 years, Pro-Lawns has been maintaining aquatic features for commercial properties in the St. Louis area safely and effectively with aquatic control techniques that get rid of pests while preserving the beauty of the aquatic fixture.

Pest Control

While wild geese can be entertaining, they aren't fun to deal with on your commercial property. Wild geese are messy and can become aggressive toward visitors. To prevent wild geese from flocking around fountains and ponds on commercial properties, Pro-Lawns uses green aquatic control techniques as recommended by the Missouri Department of Conservation.

Mosquitoes are another common pest that gathers around stagnant water. Not only are they annoying, but they can be dangerous as carriers of disease. Using special techniques, we can stop mosquito populations from spreading without harming other life forms.

Plant Control

While aquatic life like turtles and fish require aquatic plants for nourishment, some forms of plant life make fountains look dirty and unclean rather than like the thriving mini eco-systems they can be. Algae, cattails, and other unpleasant looking (and smelling) plant life can crowd out and harm animals and plants that are wanted. To safely and effectively remove unwanted plants and weeds, we use manual removal techniques. Chemical treatments can not only harm the animals and plants dwelling in the aquatic environment, they may also harm nearby humans and animals as well. To prevent future growth, Pro-Lawns experts use herbicides that have been approved for safety.

Pro-Lawns always complies with state and local regulations to assure our clients of the safety and effectiveness of our green aquatic control techniques