Spring Is On Its Way….

Spring means warming temperature, sunnier days and lake weeds!  If you haven’t sent your  DEQ permit application paperwork to us, now is the time!  The permit processing time is currently 6 weeks.  If you need another set of permit application documents let us know and we will be happy to forward them to you. 

To check your water bodies permit status with the DEQ click here…….(DEQ permit status link) 

Regarding Fish Kills…..

When many fish in an aquatic system die at one time, it is commonly referred to as a fish kill. Fish kills are unsightly, smell bad and can change the composition of the fish population in the affected water body.  This past winter was particularly hard on fish.  

Fish kills usually occur naturally in response to stress that fish face throughout their life cycle. Mainly adverse winter conditions and spawning. The vast majority of fish kills occur due to low oxygen levels in the water body.  Shallow lakes or ponds with very high nutrient levels are particularly prone to fish kills that due to low oxygen levels. Aquatic herbicides are usually the first to be blamed when a fish kill occurs. The reality is that rarely are aquatic herbicides responsible.

To learn more click here

Up Coming Shows….

Look for our show booth at the “Cottage and Lakefront Living Show” at the Devos Hall and Convention Center in Grand Rapids, MI.  March 28th and 29th. Learn More 

Industry Involvement….

Aqua-Weed Control Inc. are members of and active in numerous aquatic lake management related organizations.  Membership and participation in these organizations meetings and conferences helps our staff to stay on top of the latest technological advancements in aquatic plant management.  These organizations include:

 Michigan Aquatic Managers Association - Dick Pinagel serves as President

 Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society – Dick Pinagel serves as VP

 Michigan Agri-Business Association 

 Michigan Lakes and Streams Association