If you’re responsible for a large body of water, waterway, bayou, river, or lake, aquatic pest control is usually required. Here’s why. Is The Wrong Vegetation Destroying Your Lake or Pond? Whether you’re working for a park service or a chemical company, if you’re responsible for maintaining the health of a body of water, you know how critical the task is. If the wrong vegetation negatively affects your ponds, waterways,…
Removing duckweed from a pond can be a challenge, but there are some tried and true methods that can help. By understanding the biology of duckweed and developing a tailored management strategy, you can effectively control its growth in your pond or lake. In this quick guide, the experts at Coastal Spray explain what steps you need to take to keep duckweed under control. 5 Steps for Getting Rid of…
Keeping up with landscaping and weed control on commercial properties is a full-time job. Not only does an expert need to keep plants and trees in perfectly trimmed condition, but the underlying irrigation and drainage systems need to be kept in top shape to ensure that the entire landscaping design does not suffer. That’s why Coastal Spray was established in 1980, to provide safe, environmentally friendly and high-quality commercial vegetation control and landscaping…
Vegetation is essential for a healthy aquatic habitat, but too much of the wrong kind of vegetation has adverse effects on that environment. In order to maintain the balance that enhances habitat quality, vegetation control programs should target nuisance plants and avoid harming desirable ones. Herbicides are safe solutions for selective removal of vegetation, as long as they’re applied correctly and regulations are followed. Aquatic Vegetation Even underwater plants produce oxygen during…
Floods are on the increase as a consequence of global warming but also because of poorly maintained waterways. Water damage to homes and businesses can be devastating as a result of flooding. However, there are solutions that minimize the risk of floods from rivers and waterways which are easy to implement and can set in place a maintenance program. Read on for just a few practical ideas on ways to avoid a…