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Texas Lake Solutions
Dedicated to Preserving Texas Lakes
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Water Is Life In Texas, Our Lakes Provide That Water!
Actions have consequences.
Nature has no exceptions to this rule. If we over fertilize our lawns, and the excess fertility winds up in our lakes, we can expect nature to react accordingly. Because the new fertility provides nutrients for plant life, we will have more abundant and larger plants. That can cost you money! Not just in waste, but in lake treatments as well!
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When we chemically or mechanically kill this vegetation, the vegetation will decompose. this decomposing plant matter will use oxygen in the decomposition process. It will also provide food and fertility for the lower life forms, which will then reproduce at a higher rate. The consequence of this is that filamentous algae may form in larger quantities, requiring us to treat it!
The best solution to the problem, is to use only as much fertilizer as the lawn can absorb, and provide the most appropriate treatment to the pond or lake until it returns to it's natural balance. One seemingly ironic note is, that some lakes and ponds may have excess vegetation due to low fertility. Often the best vegetation control will be to add fertility. If there is an appropriate amount of planctonic algae resulting from the addition of the fertilizer, this will color the water a uniform shade of green, lowering the amount of sunlight available to allow photosynthesis, thereby lowering the ability of plants to grow.
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For Lake Weed Control Services Call: 903.216.1408 for service in the East Texas Area.
How To Contact Us:
For more information email us at: james@texpest.com, or, for service, call: James (903) 216-1408
or mail us at:
12056 County Rd. 1139
Tyler, TX 75709
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