1.  Will Biodigesters harm my grass if the treated water is used for irrigation?

No.  Unlike chemical algaecides, Biodigesters' specialized bacteria and enzymes   won’t harm grass areas.  Biodigesters actually benefits your grass by increasing the beneficial soil bacteria population.

     2.  What causes algae blooms and how do Biodigesters help?

Algae are mainly caused by excess nutrients in the water.  Most ponds and lakes become overloaded with nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and organic carbon.  These excess nutrients overcome the pond’s ability to naturally clean itself up. This upset of nature's balance creates an environment for algae growth.  Biodigesters' microorganisms use these excess nutrients (nitrogen & phosphorous) in  their cell mass and out compete the algae for the available nutrient food source.                                                                          

    3.  What effect do Biodigesters have on Phosphorus?

Phosphorous or more properly put, excess phosphorus has been identified as the single most important factor in the rapid growth of algae and aquatic weeds.  Microorganisms, or bacteria are very simple organisms, which have two basic functions:  to metabolize(eat) and to reproduce.  Bacteria require phosphorus for their necessary life functions.  Biodigesters use the phosphorus in their cell mass making it unavailable as a nutrient for algae or aquatic weeds.  The bacteria utilize phosphorus as a nutrient building block and the enzymes act as a biological catalyst.  Phosphorus is a key component in the make-up of DNA and RNA blocks of life, which are necessary for bacterial cell replication.

   4. How do Biodigesters deal with Nitrogen?

Molecular nitrogen exists in gaseous form and makes up roughly 80% of the earth’s atmosphere.  In the water, nitrogen is found in several forms:  ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates.  The Biodigester formula will break the complex forms of nitrogen down into molecular nitrogen, which is a gaseous form.  This nitrogen will be degassed through the water, escaping to the surface and leaving the aquatic environment.

   5. How do the Biodigesters deal with Carbon?

The microorganisms digest carbon through the process of breaking down organic matter.  The carbon is absorbed through the bacteria’s cell membrane where it combines with oxygen and is released as CO2.  Biodigesters enzymes break down the complex carbon bonds making these materials easier to digest for the bacteria.  This break down of organics leads to a reduction in total suspended solids and bottom solids.

   6. How do Biodigesters remove odors?

Most pond odors are caused by hydrogen sulfide-producing bacteria (rotten egg smell), sulfur and ammonia.  Biodigesters contain bacteria, selected for their ability to out-compete the bacteria which produce hydrogen sulfide.  This eliminates odors caused by the hydrogen sulfide. 

   7.  Will Biodigesters help remove pond bottom sludge? 

Biodigesters' bacteria/enzyme formulation is designed to supply bacteria and enzymes, which work on nutrient sources throughout the complete water column and the pond bottom solids.  Our product includes strains of non-hydrogen sulfide producing bacteria specifically targeted for bottom solid digestion.

    8.  What do Biodigesters do to improve water clarity

Our product can make dramatic improvements in clarity.  When clarity is affected by floating organic matter, Biodigesters will be highly effective in a matter of 1 to 2 weeks.  The bacteria’s breakdown of carbon leads to a reduction in total suspended solids, which is evidenced by improved clarity.

    9.  Are there ponds or lakes where the product should not be used?

Any pond or lake which loses 45% or more of its liquid volume in any given day should not be considered for Biodigesters due to the high turnover rate.

  10.  Will Biodigesters clear my pond of existing algae?

Biodigesters are best used as a preventative product, before the problems occur.  Biodigesters can be effective once the pond has experienced an algae bloom, however, it can take several weeks before significant impact is noticed.

   11.  What about aeration?

Biodigesters and all other bacterial products, for that matter, depend upon adequate amounts of dissolved oxygen in the water.  Biodigesters decomposition rates are 5-6 times faster in the presence of oxygen.  This means that water with aeration will experience a higher and faster success rate.

   12. Are Biodigesters safe to use?

Biodigesters bacteria/enzyme strains are indigenous, non-pathogenic, naturally occurring bacteria.  They are completely safe and FDA GRAS listed as safe for humans, animals and plant life.

   13. Do Biodigesters require EPA registration

No,  our product contains only naturally occurring, non-pathogenic, indigenous microorganisms, free of salmonella & pathogens.  It is not regulated by the EPA.  

   14. Are there permits or applicators licenses required

No, because it is not a regulated by FIFRA

   15.   What is the shelf life of Biodigesters?

The shelf life is two years.  When the seal on the jar is opened, it must be re-closed and stored in an area of low humidity, out of direct sunlight.