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.
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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 a rough estimated cost for your lake:
Lake treatment calculator
If this estimate is within your budget, please complete the survey below and we will provide a customized quotation with confirmed pricing and a detailed treatment schedule for the next three to four months.
Pricing varies based on actual lake conditions, which is why we review your survey before recommending a specific program.
Chemical treatments such as algaecides and copper sulphate can produce fast visible results, but repeated use often disrupts beneficial biology and can gradually damage a lake’s natural balance. Our approach is different. We focus on restoring and supporting the ecosystem rather than stressing it.
Natural treatment programs typically cost more than short term chemical fixes, but they are safer for fish, wildlife, pets, and swimmers, and they protect the long term health of your lake. We supply the most highly rated and widely used natural lake products available, at prices that are consistently lower than major online and retail outlets.
The survey takes about two minutes to complete. We respond within 48 hours. Please check your spam folder if you do not see our reply.
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.
