Part 3 in our series and lake and pond interaction
Mosquito questions
Mosquitoes on ponds and lakes may seem to be unrelated to lake weeds and filamentous algae. The truth however, is that mosquitoes become a problem when there is too much vegetation in the pond. Pond scum is the perfect environment to start a healthy mosquito invasion. Pond scum offers the mosquitoes a perfect environment for protecting adult mosquitoes and their larvae from the fish and birds who would normally eat them. Heavy aquatic weed cover also aids in mosquito production, providing cover for mosquitoes against their natural predators like fish and birds.
Poor fishing and skinny fish
Poor fishing quality and poor fish quality are issues that many pond owners experience. They often go hand in hand. Weeds may provide enticing cover for game fish, but if there is too much aquatic vegetation, even getting your lure into the water can become a problem. Low dissolved oxygen, and lack of food can cause fish to (pardon the pun) flounder. The prescience of excessive lake vegetation and mats of pond scum can make fishing a less than pleasurable experience. If the water has too little of one type of algae, and too much of another, the ponds life cycle is interrupted, and the fish go hungry, resulting in skinny fish. There is a connection between all of these elements.
Learn what that connection is in: Pond Scum And Lake Weeds The Real Problem
