Pond Management
Algae, weed and water quality care for HOA, golf course, ranch and commercial ponds.
The basics
Ponds we manage
Ponds get the same science-based approach as our lake work. We test the water, find what is driving the problem, then treat the cause instead of chasing symptoms.
We manage ponds across the Treasure Valley (Boise, Meridian, Eagle and Nampa), Central Oregon and the rest of Idaho, Oregon and western Wyoming.
At a glance
- Pond typesHOA, golf course, ranch, irrigation, fishing and stormwater ponds
- Common problemsAlgae mats, weeds, muck, odor and low oxygen
- ServiceOne-time treatments or year-round programs
Common problems
Pond problems we diagnose and treat
- Algae and weeds, including pond scum and duckweed
- Cattails taking over the shoreline
- Muck and odor from organic buildup on the bottom
- Low oxygen and summer fish kills
- Mosquitoes and midges
- Geese and the nutrients they leave behind
How it works
Test first, then treat
- AssessmentWater chemistry, nutrients, plant and algae ID, and depth where it matters. See assessments.
- PlanA program built for your pond, your goals and your budget.
- Treat and aerateTargeted treatments plus aeration to fix the conditions that let problems return.
- MonitorRegular water testing so the plan adjusts as the pond responds.
Oxygen
Aeration and fountains
Most pond problems trace back to low oxygen near the bottom. Diffused aeration keeps the whole pond circulating, and a fountain adds surface aeration and a focal point.
We sell, install and service Kasco and Airmax equipment. Browse the shop.
Questions
Common questions
What size ponds do you work on?
HOA, golf course, ranch, irrigation and commercial ponds, and private ponds large enough for aeration or a fountain. We don’t service small backyard koi ponds or water gardens.
One-time treatment or a program?
Both. A one-time treatment can fix a single problem, but most ponds do better on a year-round program because algae and weeds come back each season. See annual programs.
How much does pond management cost?
It depends on the pond’s size, its problems and how often we visit. It starts with an assessment, and new annual programs include a free basic assessment.
Which areas do you cover?
Boise and the Treasure Valley, McCall, Sun Valley, Twin Falls, Idaho Falls and Coeur d’Alene in Idaho; Bend, Central Oregon and the Willamette Valley in Oregon; and western Wyoming.
