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WonderStraw™
Algal control without side effects...
At last a non-chemical product that is able to control algal growth in water features ...
Water feature and pond owners are quite aware; it is a difficult task to control algae in
these water bodies without the risk of poisoning aquatic plants and other water life. The
algaecides currently available on the market pose without exception a danger to fish,
macro-invertebrates and aquatic flora.
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The WonderStraw™ product is packed in sachets of 25g each. The straw serves as a
substrate for a complex mixture of microorganisms (bacteria & fungi). These microorganisms are
inactive while housed in the dry sachets. However, when the sachet is placed in the affected water,
the microorganisms become active upon contact with the water. |
The following process is then initiated ...
- The inactive microorganisms become active and begin to propagate.
- After 3 to 4 weeks, the microbe population reaches numbers sufficient to
initiate the secretion of an organic factor that suppress the growth of algae.
- The factor is an unknown natural organic molecule that is released by the microbe interaction
in the water. The unknown factor acts algistatic (inhibits the growth of algae) and not algicidic
(does not kill algae).
- This means that the algae are allowed to complete their life cycles of about 3 weeks.
The natural factor prevents the new germination of alga spores (that are already present
in the water and would normally give rise to mature algae that could multiply), and prevents
therefore further algal growth.
Safety of the WonderStraw™...
The unknown product released has an organic nature that prevents the multiplication algal
cells; no aquatic plants, fish or animal life is affected.
The products is completely safe to...
- Humans,
- Pets,
- Birds and
- Other animal life. Animals may drink the water after treatment without any danger.
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WonderStraw™ is available at leading nurseries in and around Gauteng. For trade inquiries contact us at: info@envirokonsult.co.za.
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