Pond Perfect User`s Manual User Guide for Professionals
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1. at a higher than normal dose rate PLUS the use of our Pond Dye Remember that this special program is only to be used when ALL of the following apply 1 The pond receives excess sunlight without shade from trees buildings or from aquatic plants that cover the surface 2 The pond is shallow four feet deep or less on average 3 The pond has a history one season or more of chronic severe algae blooms If ALL of the three above conditions apply then use the Special Treatment Program outlined below Otherwise use the standard LLMO GC dose chart to solve algae sludge or odor problems Part 1 Double the LLMO GC Dose As always consult the standard dose chart But for shallow problem ponds double the standard weekly LLMO GC dose shown on the chart Part 2 Use Pond Dye in Combination with a Double Dose of LLMO GC LLMO GC alone will not be enough in this special situation Pond dye works by blocking some of the sunlight This means that with dye in use less sunlight is penetrating the water In turn algae problems are reduced Of course pond dye also gives a blue tint to the water which may or may not be desirable to the pond owner Often using the dye at its recommended strength gives the pond an unnatural color We do NOT need a full dose of pond dye to help the action of LLMO GC We recommend that you apply one half the standard dose of dye This is enough to block enough sunlight to help LMO GC do its work Using one ha2. special ponds This section gives you a way to treat these ponds successfully whereas they have ALWAYS been a problem for the owner Ponds of 4 feet deep or less on average are considered shallow ponds Next do NOT automatically assume that a shallow pond is a problem pond Many shallow ponds are relatively simple to treat with LLMO GC This section will tell you which shallow ponds require special treatment and what that special treatment is Why Are Shallow Ponds SOMETIMES Difficult to Treat Treating shallow ponds is difficult wnen they receive excess sunlight without shade or surface coverage by aquatic plants such as lilly pads etc Excess sunlight increases the growth of algae And with shallow ponds that do not get much shade from trees buildings or from surface aquatic plants the sunlight will reach all of the way to the bottom of the pond Also the efficiency of the beneficial bacteria in LLMO GC is lowered by direct intense sunlight Excess sunlight increases the growth of algae while decreasing 5 Page Organic EARTH Solutions LLC www organicEARTHsolutionsllc com 50 Washington Ave Springfield NJ 07081 Phone 888 502 2208 Fax 908 450 1285 the effectiveness of LLMO GC at the same time The result can be a pond that is overgrown with algae unless special treatment is used Special Treatment Program for Problem Shallow Ponds Our program for treating problem shallow ponds involves the combined use of LLMO GC
3. E THE DOSE UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS SOLVED THEN REVERT TO THE STANDARD DOSE AS LISTED IN THE CHART Increase the Dose 33 for Very Deep Ponds gt 15 Feet Average Depth Very deep ponds contain more water so extra product is needed However everything else being equal a the depth of a pond has little to do with how much pollution the pond gets So while very deep ponds need extra product the increase in dose is not that much First we consider very deep ponds to have an average depth of 15 feet or more Not many of the ponds you treat will have an average depth of 15 feet or more Many ponds will have a deepest point of 15 feet but we are not worried about the maximum depth We are concerned with the average depth If the AVERAGE depth of a pond is 15 feet or more use the Standard Dosage Table but increase the dose by 33 one third Ponds with Rapid Flow Through Are NOT Treatable with LLMO GC LLMO GC needs a few days to work LLMO GC is a live natural bacterial product It is not a chemical If a pond has rapid flow going through it where the holding time in the pond is less than a seven days LLMO GC will not usually help In the vast majority of situations ponds are static meaning that they have little or zero flow going through them In just a few cases the holding time is too short for LLMO GC to be effective Here is how you can tell the difference To calculate the holding time of a pond you take the total
4. Golf Course Strength User Guide for Liquid Live Micro Organisms Biological Pond Clarifier All Purpose Professionals Pond Treatment The following information will assist the professional landscaper in using LLMO GC LLMO GC is a 100 live natural non toxic non chemical solution to excess algae blooms pond odors excess sludge and string algae in decorative ponds In the sections that follow we will discuss How Does LLMO GC Improve Ponds Pages 1 and 2 How to Determine Dose for a Specific Pond Pages 3 4 5 and 6 How to Dose LLMO GC Pages 6 7 and 8 Timetable of Expected Results Pages 8 and 9 Compatibility of LLMO GC wih Desirable Aquatic Plants and Fish Pages 9 and 10 Storage and Shelf Life of LLMO GC Page 10 Summary Price Chart Your Cost and Suggested Price to Your Customers Page 11 H Material Data Safety Sheet Pages 12 and 13 mOOWD QT Please familiarize yourself with the information in this manual By doing so you will achieve optimum results with LLMO GC which is important for you and your customers You will know what types of ponds to treat and what results to expect You will know the timetable for positive results to occur and you will be able to keep your customers informed Best of all your customers will be pleased with your service and your profits will increase Happy pond customers are very loyal so satisfying your customers with Pond Perfect will keep an account pr
5. an typical chemical treatments LLMO GC is actually beneficial for water quality fish wildlife and your turf LLMO GC will not harm any desirable plants and Pond Perfect is completely non toxic Here is the general timetable for expected results Odor Control is the Quickest Result Any odor problems will dissipate within one or two weeks of the first application Rotten egg and septic odors will be eliminated and only a natural earthy smell will be present Your customers will appreciate this benefit Algae Control Timeline Zones of water clearing should be evident in the vicinity where you apply LLMO GC within the first week or two Within 2 or 3 applications algae around the edges of the pond will begin to darken or turn brown That shows that the algae is dying and is a sure sign of progress Dead algae will eventually drop to the 8 Page Organic EARTH Solutions LLC www organicEARTHsolutionsllc com 50 Washington Ave Springfield NJ 07081 Phone 888 502 2208 Fax 908 450 1285 bottom of the pond By the fourth week of treatment it should be obvious that the algae bloom is being reduced and that the pond water is clearing At this critical point if progress is not yet satisfactory continued the elevated dose for a couple more weeks By week 6 the pond should certainly be clear unless there is an unusual or unexpected aquatic condition Sludge Reduction Sludge build up comes from dead leaves clippings wildlife droppin
6. ents Less than 250 mg l as N A vitamins Total Organic Carbon Section Ill Physical Data 100 deg C Boiling Point PH 7 0 to 7 5 Appearance and Odor Amber colored liquid slightly musty to no odor Section IV Fire and Explosion Data Flash Point Method Non combustible Extinguishing Media Non combustible Special Fire Fighting Instructions Non Combustible self contained Unusual Fire Hazards None Section V Health Hazard Data Effects of Overexposure EYES moderate irritant SKIN may cause irritation INHALATION may cause irritation of nose throat and 11 Page Organic EARTH Solutions LLC www organicEARTHsolutionsllc com 50 Washington Ave Springfield NJ 07081 Phone 888 502 2208 Fax 908 450 1285 respiratory tract INGESTION may cause nausea vomiting and abdominal pains No chronic problems know to exist Routes of Exposure INHALATION none non volatile SKIN CONTACT N A EYE CONTACT may cause irritation or temporary conjunctivitis INGESTION may cause irritation or purging if large quantities ingested Emergency and First Aid Procedures SKIN CONTACT Wash contaminated area with large quantities of water Remove contaminated clothing and wash before wearing again EYE CONTACT Flush eyes immediately for 15 minutes including under lids Call physician immediately INGESTION Dilute by giving 2 glasses o
7. f milk or water Contact physician Section VI Reactivity Data Conditions Contributing to Instability N A Stable Conditions Contributing to N A Will not polymerize Polymerization Hazardous Decomposition Products None Incompatibility None Section VII Spill or Leak Procedures Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Those involved should avoid contact with Leaked or Spilled skin or eyes Clean up area with soap and water Waste Disposal Method Add water dilute and flush to the sewer Follow Federal State and local regulations Section VIII Special Protection Information Respiratory Protection None required Protective Equipment Wear clean dry rubber gloves and approved eye wear Section IX Special Precautions For Handling and Storage Store material in sealed container in a dry place away from acids or bases Protect container from physical damage 12 Page Organic EARTH Solutions LLC www organicEARTHsolutionsllc com 50 Washington Ave Springfield NJ 07081 Phone 888 502 2208 Fax 908 450 1285
8. gs and the remains of past algae blooms Sludge build up is the main cause of bad odors and increases the potential for fish disease LLMO GC use will decrease the sludge build up in any golf pond by 35 or more in any season This benefit has saved many pond owners thousands of dollars in dredging expenses Please take note of the sludge levels in any pond receiving LLMO GC treatment as this benefit alone will be well worth the cost of treatment E Compatability of LLMO GC with Desirable Aquatic Plants and Fish Compatibility of LLMO GC with Desirable Aquatic Plants LLMO GC is not an algaecide It does not kill algae or poison algae LLMO GC is completely non toxic Some customers may ask if LLMO GC has a negative effect on desirable aquatic plants such as hyacinths water lilies and hornwort The simple answer is that LLMO GC is completely compatible with and even beneficial for all desirable aquatic plants Remember LLMO GC simply restores a natural balance between algae and bacteria LLMO GC eliminates the excess algae it does not eliminate all algae Properly balanced ponds have a natural mixture of algae bacteria fish and desirable aquatic plants Aquatic plants consume N and P nutrients LLMO GC does not starve these plants or rob them of nutrients In 13 years of experience we have never had a problem with LLMO GC usage causing a problem with desirable aquatic plants The key to explaining this to the customer
9. iency Therefore do not let the product freeze solid Store below 105 F Preferably at Room Temperature At temperatures above 105 F for longer than 24 hours LLMO GC will be damaged LLMO GC can reach 105 F without harm but it cannot be stored this way for more than 24 hours LLMO GC does NOT require refrigeration Storage at should be above freezing up to 105 F preferably at room temperature Shelf Life As long as the product is stored properly shelf life is 2 years in unopened bottles Opened containers of LLMO GC have a shelf life of one year 10 Page Organic EARTH Solutions LLC www organicEARTHsolutionsllc com 50 Washington Ave Springfield NJ 07081 Phone 888 502 2208 Fax 908 450 1285 G Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet Product Name LLMO GC 4 oz 8 oz 12 ounces 32 ounces 1 Gallon 4 Gallons Note This information is believed to be correct However no warranty express or implied is made to accuracy Section Company Information Aquatic BioControl 869 Canterbury Rd Unit 5 Westlake OH 44145 Emergency Contact Number 440 808 3883 Section Il Hazardous Materials Other Ingredients Compound Percent CAS No Non pathogenic Bacillus 500 to 750 mg liter of N A subtilis bacteria in spore viable bacterial solids form Non pathogenic 1 250 to 1 500 mg l of N A Nitrosomonas and viable bacterial solids Nitrobacter nitrifying bacteria Food grade nutri
10. is to remind them that LLMO GC simply restores the natural balance between algae and bacteria LLMO GC does not kill bacteria or consume all of the nutrients You can be 100 assured that LMO GC will not harm desirable aquatic plants And you can pass that assurance along to your customers with confidence 9 Page Organic EARTH Solutions LLC www organicEARTHsolutionsllc com 50 Washington Ave Springfield NJ 07081 Phone 888 502 2208 Fax 908 450 1285 LLMO GC is Beneficial for Fish LLMO GC is beneficial for all fish LLMO GC removes pollutants of all sorts from the pond With a cleaner pond fish are healthier In fact our website has an entire section devoted to how LLMO GC use keeps fish healthy For more information go to our links http www organicearthsolutionsllc com pondperfect testimonials html You will really get your customer s attention and approval by letting them know that the health of their fish will be improved with LLMO GC whether natural stock or exotic koi F Storage and Shelf Life of LLMO GC LLMO GC is a live 100 natural bacterial product and requires simple storage precautions Do Not Freeze If LLMO GC freezes some of the bacterial cells will rupture and the product will lose about 25 potency If the product is accidentally stored in freezing temperatures and the product becomes slushy or partially frozen this is not a problem However if the product freezes solid it will lose 25 effic
11. lf of the standard dye dose saves your customers some money In general using one half of the normal dye dose means that the water color remains more natural Summary When treating a problem shallow pond with excess sunlight use DOUBLE the standard LLMO GC dose and use HALF of the standard dye dose We recommend the use of our dye but generally any dye will work C How to Dose LLMO GC 6 Page Organic EARTH Solutions LLC www organicEARTHsolutionsllc com 50 Washington Ave Springfield NJ 07081 Phone 888 502 2208 Fax 908 450 1285 Of course you need to know how much LLMO GC to add to a given pond You also need to know when to begin or stop addition how often to add and where you should apply the product Summary of How Much to Add For most ponds simply figure out the square feet or the acres of the pond then use the Standard Dose chart to determine how much LLMO GC you need to add For extra deep ponds ponds that are more than15 feet average depth increase the Standard Dosage by 33 If there is significant flow going through the pond where the holding time is 7 days or less we do not recommend using LLMO GC as it will pass through too quickly to work Gallons in Pond Gallons of Flow through Pond per day lt 7 days For shallow ponds less than four feet deep with extreme sun exposure and a history of chronic and severe problems use the Special Treatment Program of double the standard dose of LLMO GC plus pond d
12. ofitable for many years A How Does LLMO GC Improve Ponds A pond can be a complex thing so we don t want to make it more complex than it is There are all sorts of pond shapes degree of sun types of algae problems sludge problems odor problems and so on So let s keep it simple Ponds have algae problems sludge problems and odor problems LLMO GC helps with all three of these problems 1 Page Organic EARTH Solutions LLC www organicEARTHsolutionsllc com 50 Washington Ave Springfield NJ 07081 Phone 888 502 2208 Fax 908 450 1285 Algae Problems Algae problems occur whenever you have a combination of pond water sun N nitrogen and P phosphorous Sun and N are the biggest problems while P contributes to a lesser degree in most ponds The live bacteria in LLMO GC compete with the algae for N and P food The LLMO GC bacteria eat N and P faster than the algae can As a result excess algae is eliminated It is very important to note that LLMO GC does not eliminate all algae Some algae are needed to help keep oxygen in the water LLMO GC only eliminates the severe bloom The best way to think about it is that LLMO GC restores the natural balance in a pond which means a healthy mix of natural bacteria and algae living together By using LLMO GC a pond is restored to its natural clarity and beauty with a proper balance between natural bacteria and algae Sludge and Odor Problems Almost all ponds particularly
13. older ponds have sludge build up Sludge is the muck located at the bottom of the pond see the image below Pond Surface es Pond Bottom with Sludge Build Up All sorts of problems happen when the sludge build up gets heavy The pond has plenty of oxygen in the water near the top but in the sludge at the bottom of the pond there is very little oxygen That means that disease causing odor causing bad bacteria live in the sludge at the bottom of the pond The worse the sludge build up the greater the risk of fish disease and the worse the odors are Foul pond odors usually thought of as rotten egg smell come from the sludge in the bottom of the pond LLMO GC digests the sludge at the bottom of a pond This means that the risk of fish disease is reduced and foul pond odors are eliminated Note LLMO GC digests organic sludge leaves dead algae fish waste etc LLMO GC does not digest clay sand or silt 2 Page Organic EARTH Solutions LLC www organicEARTHsolutionsllc com 50 Washington Ave Springfield NJ 07081 Phone 888 502 2208 Fax 908 450 1285 B Ways to Determine Dose for a Specific Pond Ponds come in all sizes shapes and depths There are some simple guidelines that you need to know in order to make sure that LLMO GC is used where it is going to work and what you can achieve in each type of pond A simple and effective way to characterize ponds is to think of just four things Usuall
14. ond water then distribute this mixture around the pond periphery Apply most of the dose to the zones where the algae sludge or odor problems are most severe It is often best to choose 4 or more dosing points more dosing points for larger ponds Otherwise let normal wind action and natural mixing distribute the product throughout the pond D Timetable of Expected Results Knowing when the various LLMO GC benefits will occur is important to you Telling your customer when these benefits will occur is even more important When you tell your customers what to expect and when and they see it happen it makes them a customer for the long haul That is why this section is so important Existing Problems Timetable for Improvement When trying to eliminate a severe existing algae problem the LLMO GC dose rate is doubled until the problem is solved then the dose is returned to the standard rate The double dose rate for a problem pond is usually needed for about 4 weeks In some cases switching to a double dose rate is effective for dealing with short term algae blooms that occur during unusually hot or sunny periods LLMO GC is a natural biological means of algae control that out competes algae for nutrients LLMO GC does not poison algae like chemicals do Therefore do NOT expect the rapid results that you may get with harsh chemicals It will always take LLMO GC 2 to 4 weeks to work While LLMO GC effectiveness is more gradual th
15. pond volume in gallons and divide by the gallons of water per day flowing through the pond We do not recommend use of LLMO GC if the holding time is seven days or less Two examples follow one with enough holding time another with short insufficient holding time 4 Page Organic EARTH Solutions LLC www organicEARTHsolutionsllc com 50 Washington Ave Springfield NJ 07081 Phone 888 502 2208 Fax 908 450 1285 Example 1 Enough Holding Time Pond volume 10 000 gallons Flow through pond 1 000 gallon per day Calculation 10 000 gallons pond volume 1 000 gal day flowing through the pond 10 Days This situation 10 Days Holding Time is easily treatable with Pond Perfect Example 2 Insufficient Holding Time Pond volume 10 000 gallons Flow through pond 5 000 gallon per day Calculation 10 000 gallons pond volume 5 000 gal day flowing through the pond 2 Days This situation 2 Days Holding Time is NOT treatable with LLMO GC Remember if the holding time is 7 days or more which is almost always the case then LLMO GC will work If the holding time is less than 7 days we do not recommend use of LLMO GC Use a Special Program for Certain Shallow Ponds The following Special Program only applies to shallow ponds that have extreme sun exposure little or no shade and have a history of chronic severe algae problems There are not that many of these ponds but this section gives you a great way to treat these
16. y the Dose is Based on Surface Area of Pond Increase the Dose 33 for Very Deep Ponds Ponds with Rapid Flow Through Are Not Treatable Use a Special Program for Certain Shallow Ponds Pond Perfect Dose Based on Surface Area For most ponds more than 80 of all ponds you will treat you can simply use the chart below to determine the WEEKLY dose of LLMO GC For this chart the dose is based on the surface area of the pond either in square feet or in acres STANDARD LLMO GC DOSAGE CHART WEEKLY DOSE Up to Square Feet Acres Approx Length x Width ft LLMO GC Dose per Week 25 5x5 1 oz 0 5 148 x 148 44 000 15 al 130 000 3 0 gal 435 000 10 8 0 gal 650 000 15 10 0 gal gt 650 000 And for larger than 15 acres 10 gallons for every 15 acres 3 Page Organic EARTH Solutions LLC www organicEARTHsolutionsllc com 50 Washington Ave Springfield NJ 07081 Phone 888 502 2208 Fax 908 450 1285 If you carefully look at the chart above you will notice that smaller ponds get a high dose per gallon of water treated while larger ponds get a smaller dose per gallon of water treated That is exactly how the table is designed From your own experience and with common sense you know that small ponds are very dirty compared to large ponds so small ponds get proportionately more product A special note for solving severe problems IF YOU ARE TREATING A POND WITH SEVERE PROBLEMS SUCH AS EXTREME STRING ALGAE OR SCUM DOUBL
17. ye at half the normal pond dye dose These rules cover virtually every pond application that you will see When Should You Begin and End LLMO GC Addition It is best to wait until the pond is at least 45 F or warmer before beginning treatment with LLMO GC Treatment can continue throughout the spring summer and fall Once the water temperature drops below 45 F there is little value in continuing treatment You can begin treating a problem pond at any time Once your customers see the improvement that occurs with LLMO GC addition they will likely want treatment throughout the warmer season in order to prevent problems How Often Should LLMO GC be Added For best results add LLMO GC according to the proper dose once a week every week If absolutely necessary you can multiply the weekly dose by 4 and add just once a month every month But you will get slightly better results by adding once a week every week If adding to a shallow pond with extreme sun exposure it is best to add late in the day In most situations it does not matter what time of day the product is added Where Should LLMO GC be Dosed Shake the bottle or roll the pail before use Dose the weekly amount around the periphery of the pond 7 Page Organic EARTH Solutions LLC www organicEARTHsolutionsllc com 50 Washington Ave Springfield NJ 07081 Phone 888 502 2208 Fax 908 450 1285 For best results mix the proper dose of LLMO GC with several gallons of p
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