Are Green Aliens Invading Your
In time, every pond owner must have experienced the following three incidences - • The pond water has changed its color. • A thick mass of scum and or aquatic weed growth has covered the pond. • A strong foul smell emanating from the pond. Have you ever wondered, why does this happen and what are these green species? These are basically the invasive aquatic species that come from different lands. Such exotic species prove to be very harmful for ponds and lakes. They do not occur naturally and are brought either accidentally or intentionally. Not all exotic plants are harmful but there are many that have the potential to disrupt the natural ecosystem. Eurasian water milfoil is the most common invasive plant species that spreads out in dense mats which makes swimming and boating almost impossible. Once introduced into a body of water, they go undetected at first, giving them ample time to spread over a large area. It is generally too late when their presence is realized and lake weed ...