Blogs about muck, lake weeds and everything in between

History of the LakeMat

History of the LakeMat

My parents bought our lake lot in 1966, cleared the land, drove a well by hand, got a mobile home and it was great — except for the muck and lake...

History of the LakeMat

My parents bought our lake lot in 1966, cleared the land, drove a well by hand, got a mobile home and it was great — except for the muck and lake...

Want to buy some lake weed killer?

Want to buy some lake weed killer?

  Here’s the “disclaimer” on the label of a well known aquatic herbicide. Actual Aquatic Herbicide Warranty Disclaimer* Translation: The “manufacturer,” doesn’t guarantee anything. Nothing. Nada.  It’s puzzling why it...

Want to buy some lake weed killer?

  Here’s the “disclaimer” on the label of a well known aquatic herbicide. Actual Aquatic Herbicide Warranty Disclaimer* Translation: The “manufacturer,” doesn’t guarantee anything. Nothing. Nada.  It’s puzzling why it...

Dredging Lake and Pond Weeds

Dredging Lake and Pond Weeds

Dredging includes diver-operated suction harvesting, mechanical digging equipment, dredges and large suction equipment. Dredging remove weeds and sediment. It’s a very effective way to remove unwanted vegetation and muck.  ...

Dredging Lake and Pond Weeds

Dredging includes diver-operated suction harvesting, mechanical digging equipment, dredges and large suction equipment. Dredging remove weeds and sediment. It’s a very effective way to remove unwanted vegetation and muck.  ...

The Miracle of Copper

The Miracle of Copper

Copper Sulfate (also called Complexed Copper, Chelated Copper)   Copper sulfate isn’t really an herbicide, copper is more of an algicide, (but can also work on hydrilla).      Copper...

The Miracle of Copper

Copper Sulfate (also called Complexed Copper, Chelated Copper)   Copper sulfate isn’t really an herbicide, copper is more of an algicide, (but can also work on hydrilla).      Copper...

Why is my MuckMat Pro floating?

Why is my MuckMat Pro floating?

There are only a few reasons why your MuckMat Pro (or LakeMat Pro) might bubble up, typically in the center of your mat. It’s either assembly/installation, trapped gases, natural springs,...

Why is my MuckMat Pro floating?

There are only a few reasons why your MuckMat Pro (or LakeMat Pro) might bubble up, typically in the center of your mat. It’s either assembly/installation, trapped gases, natural springs,...

Physical Removal of Lake Weeds

Physical Removal of Lake Weeds

Physically removing lake weeds: cutting, raking and pulling by hand — to commercial weed harvesters. The BIG problem: You make a lot more weeds.   Raking, Cutting, Pulling by Hand...

Physical Removal of Lake Weeds

Physically removing lake weeds: cutting, raking and pulling by hand — to commercial weed harvesters. The BIG problem: You make a lot more weeds.   Raking, Cutting, Pulling by Hand...