Last weekend the weather here in Iowa was quite nice. I really enjoy taking my old dog on a long walk around a local nature preserve and recreational area. Normally we have a pretty good time.

On this particular day I noticed something that was a bit out of the ordinary for this place. There’s a one acre lake there that’s a popular little fishing hole for a lot of locals and most days it’s crystal clear and looking great. The grounds are normally kept very clean, but not today.

I don’t really want to complain about nature…it’s not in my mindset, but let’s face it, when geese get over populated on a small pond they can create quite a mess. There was goose crap everywhere. My dog loved it…me, not so much.

During the fall around many parts of the country, non-resident geese will migrate through, or set up winter shop in local ponds around here. It’s probably the same where you are. They also like to hang out on the Mississippi River, which is only a mile or so from the pond being mentioned here. My point being that they have a lot of options when it comes to taking up a temporary residence.

So a question came to mind, how can you safely (for the geese) deter them from hanging around so much in a particular pond? This obviously is not for people who like to have them around (I generally do), but in some cases, and in large numbers, they can cause problems.
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This article and video are a bit off topic for us, but since we’re an online retailer and consulting service for ponds, it’s always been important for me to be honest and upstanding when dealing with people. It’s hard sometimes to trust folks when you can’t deal with them face to face.

And unfortunately not everyone uses the internet for honorable means.

In recent days (and I assume some of this is due to the holiday season) I’ve been getting more junk in my email inbox. Most of these are just harmless annoyances, but some are certainly more dangerous.

In the video below I expose several emails that I’ve received lately that appear to be from legit shipping companies. However they contain attachments that, if opened, could certainly cause some issues with my computer, or my privacy.
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Of all the useful pond accessories that exist for winter use, a pond heater or deicer is an affordable and easily installed solution to protect your fish in a small pond. The video below will explain how they work, and where they work best.

In some ways the name “heater” isn’t entirely accurate although the elements of the device do heat up. A deicer would really be a better term for many of the models on the market because they don’t turn on until the water get’s cold enough to ice up.

This doesn’t allow them to help much if you have a tropical kind of fish where you want to maintain a bit warmer water (it might be best to check with some tropical aquarium supplies for something like that) but there’s no question that if you have intend to leave fish in your pond through the winter, a pond heater will be very useful.

Choosing the right deicer for your pond will depend on two things. The size of the pond and the temperate climate you live in. On the page below you’ll find more information on our favorite deicer as well as what size to use in your particular area.

Click here to learn more about the Perfect Climate Pond Heater