Reed Cutting

by AquaticSolutions | Jul 14, 2014 | Blog

Wetlands and reed beds form an important element of our natural environment and they are so much more than just a means to capture and store storm water. Their importance as a habitat to support a wide range of wildlife, their use as a social amenity and their...

Eurasion Water Milfoil

by AquaticSolutions | Jun 13, 2014 | Aquatic Weed Control, Invasive Weed Removal, Lake & Pond Management

Eurasion Water Milfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) is the water weed of the moment, with many experiencing problems with this aquatic plant in their lakes and ponds. Also known as Spiked Water Milfoil this submerged aquatic plant lives  in slow-flowing streams and...

Invasive aquatic plants to watch out for this summer

by AquaticSolutions | Jun 5, 2014 | Aquatic Weed Control, Invasive Weed Removal

Many lakes, ponds and other waterways in the UK are under threat from a whole host of invasive aquatic plants invasion of rapid growing, non-native aquatic plants. The  five most damaging non-native species were banned from sale in April this year, however the work to...

Canadian Pondweed – The True Cost

by AquaticSolutions | Feb 24, 2014 | Aquatic Weed Control, Invasive Weed Removal, Lake & Pond Management

The cost of controlling freshwater invasive species has been estimated at £25 million per year for the British economy, of which a significant part is due to Canadian pondweed (Elodea Canadensis) control. Canadian pondweed grows rapidly in favourable conditions, out...

Flooding and Silt Removal

by AquaticSolutions | Jan 29, 2014 | Lake & Pond Management, Silt Pumping & Dredging

Flooding and silt removal are hotly debated topics at the moment, with large areas of the UK suffering the effects of horrendous weather, and the cost to business, home owners and farmers mounting. As weather patterns are changing and we have more prolonged periods of...