North Bay Equipment Service & Sales’ Post

Let's steam those weeds for good! ♨🌱 Weeds are a major hassle for many. What's worse is that mulching and digging only works temporarily, and is both labor-intensive and time-consuming. Not to mention that herbicides come with environmental and health issues. Steam weeding is chemical-free and 100% organic, posing no danger to humans or the environment, and comes with other benefits. It’s the smart choice solution. Check out the Sioux Weed Steamer here: https://lnkd.in/g22JdKyx

We have a new possible application to investigate, reducing duckweed growth. In the pond below, the before photo is on the left, and after two weeks, the after photos are on the right. As you can see, the duckweed is not gone, but it is not as vibrantly growing and the mats that had grown are no longer there. We are grateful for being given the opportunity to be applied to this water body, to see if we could have an impact. As the weather starts to cool and the duckweed will naturally go away in the winter, come spring, we have a unique applicability situation to test. Can we decrease the nutrients in water enough in the spring and summer to keep duckweed from growing out of control? We know we can with algae, maybe we can with duckweed too. The microbial world in water bodies offer a unique and environmentally friendly solution, and analternative to chemicals. If there is anyone interested in testing our solution in a little warmer place, like Texas, Louisiana, or Florida, we are interested in talking to potential distribution and service partners in the area, and are always happy to get more data and photos we can share. #opportunities #waterquality #weeds #nutrientpollution #investigations #trials

Duckweed. Apparently, worth looking into further. 2 gallons of WaterMix and 2 weeks. One more and I’ll share again. Our waterways can be cleaned, rapidly. We aren’t a one stop shop, but we have a few areas to help with ecological recovery. Good microbiology means healthier soil and waterways. We see it at Natura Solve in so many situations, can’t wait to see what we learn next. #water #nutrientsolution #pondmanagement

Organic matter like algae, mold, and bacteria can make your water taste earthy or fishy. These microorganisms can come from sewage, animal wastes, or decaying animals. While public water systems are required to provide biologically safe water, private wells are not regulated. Even treated municipal water can retain a moldy taste at microscopic levels. Bacteria in water can't be seen, tasted, or smelled, and health-related symptoms may not be immediate. The only way to reliably determine if water is contaminated is through a lab test. An EcoWater Pro can assist both businesses and homeowners in ensuring safe, clean water. #EcoWater #waterquality #CleanWaterForAll #WATERFILTRATION #healthylivingtips 👉 How would improving the taste and safety of your water impact your life? Share your thoughts!

Bugs in a frame are one thing. Bugs in your almond harvest or supply chain? That’s a hard no. Don’t let almond-infesting pests impact your season. Give me a call so we can discuss UPL Environmental Solutions cutting-edge fumigants to help keep your almonds protected long after the harvest ends.

HAVE YOU CREATED THE PERFECT ENVIRONMENT FOR PESTS? Biological cleaning solutions are the most effective way to deal with the food source in pests’ preferred habitat, while maintaining a healthy environment, and minimising the harmful effect on humans and animals. Unfortunately, the harm to humans comes initially from pest infestations, followed by the potentially harmful side-effects of cleaning chemicals used in an attempt to exterminate them. Read more [blog] https://lnkd.in/g9FKBFTv #bio2clean #biocleaning #cleaningsolutions

Strawberries are definitely not an easy crop but yet a great challenge. This interesting crop can have a strong response to multiple environmental factors. Learn more about managing strawberry plants from our Pro-Tip and also check the comments for a link to our Strawberry Growing Guide!

Chloride. A main ingredient in road deicers and an emerging threat to freshwater. When you are white-knuckling it down the highway and facing oncoming transports, the last thing on your mind is their potential impact. Did you know that chloride concentrations have been increasing in many waterbodies/watercourses near urbanized areas across North America? And, did you know that some watershed concentrations are exceeding a level that could be harmful to aquatic life and ecosystem structure/functioning (i.e., 120 mg/L; or lower if there are endangered or special concern freshwater mussels in the watershed)? [Note: The monthly median chloride concentrations of tertiary watersheds were calculated and displayed. Approximately 4% of the calculated values were >160 mg/L so they were set to the colour gradient scale maximum. The Provincial (Stream) Water Quality Monitoring Network dataset was used: https://lnkd.in/eEkuFWup]

Snowy days call for caution! But did you know that common road salts and chemicals used for de-icing and snow removal are harmful and they can have adverse environmental and health impacts? These substances, such as sodium chloride and calcium chloride, when applied, contaminate soil and groundwater, harm aquatic ecosystems, corrode infrastructure, and damage vegetation and freshwater sources. In addition, inhaling or coming into contact with road salt can be detrimental to human and animal health, causing skin and eye irritation, as well as potentially leading to long-term health issues if not handled or managed properly. LavaGrip does none of these things, it is 100% Eco-Friendly and the #1 Traction Aid currently available at delivering traction and saftey on ice. Switch to LavaGrip, the environmentally safe traction aid, for those wanting to either complete their ice control plan, enhance safety, or reduce their environmental impact! #LavaGripSafe #antislip #safewinter #dontslip #petfriendly #pawfriendly #organicproduct

PHNeutralizing Effects: Our Sure- Mushroom compost typically has a near-neutral pH, stabilizing soil pH and creating a suitable environment for various plants. Weed Suppression: Applied as mulch,mushroom compost creates a physical barrier that suppresses weed growth.