WE NEVER SELL PESTICIDES OR OTHER HARSH “CHEMICALS”
If you have a pond less than 25,000 gallons, please use this page instead:
Pond algae control for ponds under 25,000 gallons
Lake owners know algae issues are challenging to manage. While cheap and popular, algaecides and other harsh chemicals can cause long term harm.
To offer safer natural solutions, we partner with Ecological Laboratories, North America’s largest pond and lake treatment company, with over 45 years of experience.
We sell only their natural “Microbe Lift” branded treatments in a carefully selected cocktail of products, matched to factors like lake age, fish load, nearby trees, water source, location, and season.
Click here to see these products:
View our natural treatment strategy
For a custom treatment plan, you can call us or complete the short survey below. Before you do, please use the calculator to get an estimated cost for your lake:
Open lake treatment calculator
If the estimate is within your budget, please complete the survey below and we will build a more customized quotation.
Prices vary based on lake condition, which is why we like to review your survey results before recommending a program. High though these prices may seem, you will be buying the most highly rated and popular products at close to half the normal retail prices.
Before you close this page, please think about spending as much on your lake as you might spend keeping your car running, and which one is the more valuable asset.
The survey takes about two minutes. We respond within 48 hours, but please check your spam folder as many replies end up there.
A safe natural lake treatment strategy
Using a blend of three natural Microbe-Lift products—PBL, Sludge Away, and PBD—creates a balanced, self-sustaining lake that resists algae naturally. Rather than fighting algae with harsh chemicals, this approach works by removing the nutrients that algae depend on, allowing the lake to stabilize over time.
Microbe-Lift PBL (Pond Bacteria Liquid) acts as the fast starter. It introduces a large, active population of beneficial bacteria directly into the water column. These bacteria begin breaking down dissolved organic waste and excess nutrients almost immediately, reducing the food source that algae need to grow.
Microbe-Lift Sludge Away focuses on the bottom of the lake. Over time, leaves, fish waste, and decaying plant matter settle and form a layer of nutrient-rich sludge. This material slowly releases nutrients back into the water, fueling algae blooms. Sludge Away contains specialized bacteria and enzymes that digest this organic muck, reducing sludge depth and eliminating a major nutrient source at its origin.
Microbe-Lift PBD (Pond Bacteria Dry) provides the long-term biological engine for the lake. These dry, slow-release packets contain concentrated beneficial bacteria that activate gradually as water moves through them. Instead of a quick burst of activity, PBD delivers a steady, ongoing bacterial population that continues breaking down organics, stabilizing water chemistry, and preventing nutrient buildup. Placed around the lake, the packets act like multiple biological treatment stations, keeping the ecosystem balanced week after week.
When used together, the three products work synergistically. PBL jump-starts the bacterial population, Sludge Away removes the accumulated muck that feeds algae, and PBD maintains a consistent level of beneficial bacteria throughout the system. Because each product supports the others, the lake becomes biologically balanced more quickly, and you often need less than the normal suggested amounts to maintain clear, healthy water.
The result is a cleaner, healthier lake with less sludge, fewer algae problems, and a stable ecosystem that supports fish, plants, and wildlife—naturally and safely.
