If you are wondering how to control algae in a pond naturally, then barley straw extract may be the solution you have been searching for. Barley straw extract is much safer than traditional pond chemicals because it does not harm koi, goldfish, plants, or other pond inhabitants. With continual use of barley straw ponds have clear water and healthy conditions for koi and gold fish. Whereas, traditional algae control chemicals reek havoc on aquatic ecosystems, killing snails, frogs, and possibly even fish. If your goal is to naturally control pond algae, then pond chemicals are out of the question in an ecosystem.

So how does barley straw extract work on algae control? Barley straw has natural compounds found in the stem of the barley plant that have been known for hundreds of years to help reduce green algae and inhibit the growth of blanket algae and string algae in the pond water environment. With barley straw algae does not stand a change for survival.

The exact reason for the ability of barley straw compounds to effect the growth of algae in ponds is still debated. One of the major theories is as the barley straw degrades or breaks down in the pond water, it gives off phyto-compounds that give off strong amounts of oxygen into the water that oxidize the new growth portions of the algae strand. Another theory is the phyto-compounds of differing molecular weight given off by the breakdown of the barley plant act as a sort of natural organic herbicide. In fact, one particular compound of the barley straw extract makes barely straw highly effective in the pond ecosystem. It has not yet been isolated, but will soon be available in the pond industry.

To treat a biological pond that has an algae problem, barley straw extract is the safest and most effective alternative to harsh aquatic life killing chemicals. The enzymes from barley extract straw breaks down the cellular walls of pond algae. Barley straw extract and barley straw bales have enzymes that attack algae in a pond. Barley extract is a highly concentrated pharmaceutical grade extract that contains high quantities of the phyto chemical elements of the barley plant without all of the extra nutrients that the whole barley plant stalk contains. This is why barley straw extract is far superior to barley bales: you get the potency of the barely straw bale without all of the nutrients. With regular use of barley pond water is free from green algae and other types of algae in ponds. Barley pond straw extract effectively treats your pond algae problem.

Barley straw extract will not kill algae that is existing in you pond. It will inhibit the growth of new algae and keep string algae and all types of algae from growing. With continuous use of barley straw pond algae cannot grow. Barley pond straw extract is the most concentrated pondcare treatment for your pond algae control.

Eco Pond Supplies barley straw extract ensures the highest quality available in the pond industry. Our barley straw extract is the first in the pond industry to be pharmaceutical grade using a standardized extraction process, with a one to one ratio of water to barley straw. Leading brands are watered down and ineffective, with a 5 to one ratio of water to barley straw.

Switch to Eco Pond Supplies Barley Straw Extract and treat 3-4 times a week for six weeks, and we guarantee a noticeable difference in your water quality and water clarity, or your money back. Use in conjuction with Hydro-Topia ™Bacteria and Enzyme Treatment for optimum results in our pond ecosystem.