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Do you avoid chemicals in your pond?

From the lens How To Remove Leeches From Your Pond Without Chemicals.

Some people have manicured ponds, others like them to be as close as possible to nature. Do you have a pond? Have you experienced a problem with leeches? Tell us about it here.

  • robingray Apr 8, 2012 @ 2:39 pm | delete
    We didn't have time to get leeches in our pond - the raccoons ripped it apart so often that we gave up :(
  • emmalarkins Nov 4, 2011 @ 6:55 pm | delete
    Wow, very interesting, and great pics! I didn't even know you could get leeches in a garden pond. Blech!
  • cffutah Sep 30, 2011 @ 4:03 pm | delete
    I haven't but this was a great educational lens about this, enjoyed reading thru it and learning something new. If you like to browse lens as I do, mine has a great educational topic with poll questions for my readers to do.
  • adamfrench Sep 28, 2011 @ 9:22 am | delete
    Impressive lens, thumbs up
  • Noelle_and_Dan Sep 22, 2011 @ 6:43 pm | delete
    So far our fish (in 300 gallon horse water tanks) have been healthy. But I think there are leeches in the water. The horses drank out of these tanks. I'm going to do your method. Many thanks for your lens. It is extremely helpful for us.

    We use heaters in our water tanks so the water never does freeze. I think this will be a good preventive measure. Again, thanks.
  • whoisbid Sep 7, 2011 @ 4:51 pm | delete
    Leeches have always amazed me. I never knew you could set a leech trap!
  • JennySui Sep 3, 2011 @ 8:10 am | delete
    Another useful lens. Thanks for sharing such useful tips.
  • gottaloveit Sep 2, 2011 @ 7:09 am | delete
    I was hoping you'd add a leech in medicine module and you did. They do have their place but it's not on me. Ugh.
  • pawpaw911 Jul 25, 2011 @ 4:03 pm | delete
    Great idea. Never heard of a leech trap before. Love to learn new things, thanks.
  • newbizmau Jul 4, 2011 @ 3:50 am | delete
    Used to have a pond but never swam in it. Never thought about leeches. The pond was big but was never deep enough and often dried out during dry season. We eventually filled it in after several attempts to dig it deeper. I only know of leeches from movies. Very interesting lens.
  • PondWorld Jun 29, 2011 @ 6:01 pm | delete
    Great tips and a reminder to everyone to check your ponds for leeches. Also a great reminder to keep you ponds clean and check the water!
  • OhMe Jun 26, 2011 @ 4:27 am | delete
    We have a Fish Pond, too but I haven't noticed any Leeches yet. We do have them in the creek, though and they really gross me out. I had about 6 large ones on my leg one time. Yuk! I really enjoyed seeing your beautiful fish pond and all this great information on getting rid of a leech problem. Thanks.
  • r2fish Jun 14, 2011 @ 6:36 am | delete
    Thanks for a very well written informative lens
  • LizMac60 Jun 7, 2011 @ 4:56 pm | delete
    Great informative lens. I don't have a pool so I enjoy yours.
  • GreenOasis Jun 1, 2011 @ 6:52 am | delete
    Very helpful lens. Thanks for this.
  • Evelyn_Saenz May 28, 2011 @ 4:50 am | delete
    Thank you for your article on removing leeches from a pond without the use of chemicals as well as for featuring my lens, Frog Unit Study. I was just updating my lens, Build a Classroom Frog Pond. I thought you might like to know that this lens is now featured there.
  • Jerrad28 May 18, 2011 @ 11:03 am | delete
    Very informative and interesting! I don't have any leech problems, but I will keep this in mind if they start showing up, thanks!
  • RetroMom May 16, 2011 @ 9:11 pm | delete
    This is a very helpful lens. Thanks for sharing it. :)
  • r2fish Mar 23, 2011 @ 6:37 am | delete
    I totally agree with your point. Using chemicals is too too dangerous.
  • noelmanto Jan 20, 2011 @ 12:23 am | delete
    I agree that avoiding the use of chemicals is the right way
  • noelmanto Jan 20, 2011 @ 12:21 am | delete
    I agree that avoiding the use of chemicals is the right way
  • fish_problems Dec 24, 2010 @ 5:49 am | delete
    I really liked reading through all your information!
  • Tipi Nov 7, 2010 @ 12:11 am | delete
    This is genius! I would love to have a pond like yours some day, what a delight! I'm so glad I stopped by and just couldn't resist the lens title, one doesn't see that everyday! I certainly hope the leech problem is over but now you are armed and dangerous, lol. Beautifully done!
  • WriterBuzz Oct 8, 2010 @ 12:03 am | delete
    Nice idea for a lens. Very informative. Gave you a quick thumbs up.
  • SofiaMann Sep 21, 2010 @ 8:47 pm | delete
    I find it very interesting pest control naturally. I have no leeches but it's good to have this information for later. Thank you.
  • Lyn Sep 20, 2010 @ 8:17 am | delete
    My pond was dug 6 years ago because my garden backs onto a small wooded area.I wanted a wildlife pond,but well meaning friend gave me fish for it.The first year I had 5,the second 20 plus.Last summer,after thinnig out the fish stock to20ish I noticed leeches.Since then I have lost all of the fish but have had a bumper brood of frog/toad spawn grow from tadpoles to froglets and now,sadly have gone.My dilemma is, do I restock with fish and risk the leeches or do I allow it to'go wild'
  • Sep 18, 2010 @ 8:33 pm | delete
    Gosh, leeches in a fish pond isn't something I've ever thought about. A fish pond is one of my up coming projects so your info is greatly appreciated. Your pond looks beautiful, I hope mine eventually looks as seren as your does.
  • flowergardener Sep 11, 2010 @ 3:32 pm | delete
    Ugggggg! So glad I'm not planning on putting fish in the large pond I've dug this year! It's only 4 foot deep, not deep enough to sustain fish in the US midwest during the winter. It's only for my enjoyment! :) Whew, I've got a long way to go to make it pretty like your pond!
  • Photahsiamirabel Sep 12, 2010 @ 3:40 am | delete
    I think they initially come in as eggs on birds' feet. We had no problem for years and years and then they appeared all of a sudden. Now we know how to get rid of them it's not so bad so don't worry about getting fish :) Thanks for visiting :)
  • GonnaFly Sep 3, 2010 @ 5:22 am | delete
    This seems like a great idea. Must remember this if ever I get this sort of problem.
  • Photahsiamirabel Aug 22, 2010 @ 8:01 pm | delete
    Thank you all for your comments. I am happy that this is proving useful to people :)
  • SacredCynWear Aug 18, 2010 @ 3:22 am | delete
    One of my biggest fears. I had one on me as a little girl. I had blocked out that memory until recently my sister told me. No Wonder I fear them so!! I put this lens on my Fears Module! Thanks for the insanely LARGE pictures *Shudders* Good advice
  • martialartstraining Jul 22, 2010 @ 5:05 pm | delete
    I really dont like leeches so thank you for this lens.
  • the777group Jul 18, 2010 @ 12:41 am | delete
    Am excellent - I mean, really excellent lens. I thought your photos module worked really well, too, I've favorited it!
  • whitemoss Jul 16, 2010 @ 1:59 am | delete
    I thought this lens was so good, i used my first week as giant to put it forward for a purple star. VERY happy to see that the team agree with my nomination! Brilliant! Hope you are now leech free
  • whitemoss Jul 10, 2010 @ 6:01 am | delete
    How great that you turned your own problem into a great lens to guide others! Brilliant.
  • Grey Jul 3, 2010 @ 6:48 am | delete
    Interesting lens you have here! Keep it up!
  • teacher2 May 23, 2010 @ 12:06 am | delete
    I found this lens well done and filled with useful tips. I loved your choice of video!
  • LKW31 May 20, 2010 @ 6:32 pm | delete
    This is a very helpful lens, leeches are so gross. Excellent information and disgusting pictures!
  • WildFacesGallery May 20, 2010 @ 10:16 am | delete
    Nicely done lens. I love that you provided information that didn't actually require you to buy anything (with the exception of some meat) and can be done easily at home. Plus we used to be organic farmers so no chemicals always piques my interest :)
  • prosperity66 May 19, 2010 @ 4:23 pm | delete
    Very interesting... But what happens? No music, no antiques... Just fish! Well, anyway, you amazed me with your page!
    Dom.
  • Photahsiamirabel May 20, 2010 @ 1:07 pm | delete
    Sometimes I just don't fit in my niche... LOL... Thanks Dom! Just wanted to share my fishy adventure :D
  • Waxing-Lyrical May 19, 2010 @ 1:20 pm | delete
    Luckily I don't have a pond, so don't face this leech problem. Ingenious and useful solution you found though :)

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  • skiesgreen May 18, 2010 @ 11:40 pm | delete
    Great topic for a lens. I have 3 ponds but no leech problem but they are so great for the wildlife, especially the birds. Blessed and featured on Sprinkled with Stardust
  • olivertadpole May 18, 2010 @ 12:06 pm | delete
    Having seen those pots I think you are doing right to share! Better than killing all the bugs!
  • SquidooAsh May 17, 2010 @ 10:41 pm | delete
    Very helpful lens! Am in the midst of refurbishing the pond at our house (we're making it bigger!) and thanks for sharing these tips. We lost 3 of our biggest kois last week! :(
  • jptanabe May 17, 2010 @ 6:36 pm | delete
    Goodness, leeches! We don't have a pond so I'm happy to say we don't have a leech problem. I think your solution is brilliant. If there isn't a predator that eats leeches in the pond you gotta take them out!
  • MeltedRachel May 17, 2010 @ 6:31 pm | delete
    Bleh! I think you've just put me off ponds lol! Well done on the trap - ingenious!

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