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Written by Industry Expert, Shannon Junior, Aquatic Ecologist and Territory Leader As the regulatory climate in the United States regarding aquatic pesticides becomes more stringent, it is becoming increasingly important to find alternatives to algaecides and herbicides for our algae and nuisance vegetation management programs. The continual and repetitive release of pesticides into the environment […]

Written by Industry Expert, David Beasley, Fisheries Biologist and Director of Fisheries As a lake or pond owner stocking fish, one of the biggest keys to your success is the purchase of healthy and well cared for fish. Although reputable fish farmers have their own quality control measures in place, state regulations require that a […]

Written by Industry Expert, Jason Luce, Lake Management Scientist, Fisheries & Wildlife Scientist and Certified Lake Manager Aerating lakes and ponds as a management tool began as early as the 1950s and was initially used during the winter months to reduce the probability of a fish kill. Later in the 1960s, the idea of aerating […]

SOLitude Lake Management, an industry leader in lake and pond management, fisheries management and related environmental services for the United States, was named to Inside Business’ 2015 Roaring 20 list for the third consecutive year. The company was honored on November 9 at an awards celebration at the Westin Hotel in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Inside […]

There are over 3,500 species of mosquitoes in the world, many of which carry infectious diseases such as West Nile Virus. Simple steps can be taken to protect your employees, community residents, or your family from mosquito borne disease. Aside from the obvious health benefits, these steps can make for a more enjoyable community, common […]

Written by Industry Expert, Trent Nelson, Aquatic Specialist Fall is a wonderful time of the year, regardless of your geographic location; the cooler temperatures, changing of the leaves, football, and the first frost bring people outdoors to enjoy nature’s beauty. While fall festivities can keep us all busy, it is important that we do not […]

Written by Industry Expert, Aaron Cushing, Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist and Environmental Scientist 1. Determining Your Goals It is important to determine long term objectives for any fishery. Goals will directly influence the methods chosen to improve fish health and growth, as well as the fishing experience. This is the first step in the process […]

SOLitude Lake Management wants you to be prepared for the Autumn season and all of the wonderful cool weather it brings. With this in mind, we recommend you consider the following pond management tips as you enjoy the colorful fall months on your lake or pond: Schedule a Bathymetric and Sedimentation Study as well as […]

AS SEEN IN Pond Boss Magazine, Written by Bob Lusk Over the course of a year, yours truly here will speak to 12-20 pond management seminars and field days. After more than twenty years of this practice, you get a good feel for what’s important to landowners. Invariably, there are a few topics which arise […]

AS SEEN IN Pond Boss Magazine, September/October: Written by Industry Expert, David Beasley, Fisheries Biologist, SOLitude Lake Management Establishing and maintaining an ideal plankton bloom can be one of the most challenging and frustrating components of producing a trophy fishery. Some ponds naturally produce the perfect bloom, while others continually produce undesired aquatic growth. Taming […]