Algae Defense, EPA Registered Algaecide Pond & Lake Water Treatment, Floating Moss, Green Slime Scum & Chara Killer for Large Ponds & Lakes, Outdoor Liquid Spray Copper Based Solution, 1 Gallon

Product Description

Spray Directly Onto Algae Blooms

Algae Defense can be directly applied via a pressurized sprayer to combat floating filamentous algae, chara or the planktonic algae that causes green water.

To treat extra-thick mats, stick the tip of the sprayer into the mat itself to get the chemical to the deeper portion of the problem.

Eliminate Nuisance Algae & Chara

Fast-Acting Liquid Formula

Algae is a common nuisance to pond owners, especially in the summer. Sunshine, warm temperatures, reduced oxygen levels, and an abundance of nutrients fuel algae growth, and in no time, it may take over your pond.

Eliminate algae blooms and green water from your pond with Airmax Algae Defense. Each gallon of Algae Defense pond algaecide treats up to 8,000 square feet and can be used when water temperatures are at or above 60°F.

• EPA Registered Algaecide
• 1 Gallon Treats up to 8,000 sq ft
• For Lakes and Large Ponds

Algae Types Explained

Planktonic Algae

Floating microscopic plants that are suspended in the water column and can quickly alter the water different shades of green, blue-green, brown or variations in between. Commonly referred to as pea soup, planktonic algae can shade the pond's bottom, preventing subsurface nuisance plants from growing, but it can also be a great danger to fish, possibly causing a fish kill if the oxygen depletion is great enough.

Filamentous / String Algae

Long threads that grow from the bottom up and intertwine to form mats. Most commonly called pond scum or string algae, the mats will often float to the surface of the pond and will not break apart in your hand. The floating algae can easily cover the entire surface of the pond if left untreated.

Chara

An advanced form of algae and has gray-green branched multicellular algae. Chara has 6 to 16 leaf-like whorled branchlets that grow in spirals around the stem with thorn-like projections. Chara will not grow to the surface and is often mistaken for submerged plants like Naiad but lacks flowers, true leaves and roots. It is easily identified by its strong musky odor when crushed and it's gritty texture due to calcium deposits on the plant.

• Liquid Algaecide Kills Algae Fast -- A fast-acting pond algaecide formula that works on a broad spectrum of algae. Provides easy control of floating algae, bottom growing chara, and green water.
• For Lakes and Large Ponds -- For use in fresh water lakes, potable water reservoirs, ponds (including golf course ponds), fish hatcheries, irrigation ditches, and such slow-moving waterbodies.
• Spray Directly Onto Algae Blooms -- Algae Defense can be directly applied via a pressurized sprayer. Once algae has died and turned brown, we recommend removing dead organics from your shoreline.
• Highly Effective Algae & Chara Remover -- Rapid results when applied directly to problematic algae and chara. Treated water can be used instantly for recreational purposes, drinking, and irrigation.
• Environmental Protection Agency Registered for Aquatic Use -- When used as directed, treatment will harm plants, fish, or pond wildlife. Do use with koi, carp or goldfish. Caution with trout.