SUNWEST WATERWAY MANAGMENT

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Sunwest Waterway Management is the #1 professional lake management company in Bradenton, FL. We are here to meet your lake, pond or wetland needs throughout Manatee County. So whether your water is already green, or you want to prevent that from happening, we have you covered.

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MIDGE CONTROL

Midge Fly Control

Lakes, ponds, and wetlands are crucial assets for various activities such as boating, fishing, providing drinking water, collecting stormwater, and supporting wildlife habitats. However, these bodies of water also serve as prime breeding grounds for troublesome insects like aquatic midge flies, commonly known as "midge bugs" or "blind mosquitoes." Belonging to a vast and varied family of aquatic insects, midge flies pose a challenge in these environments.

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Sometimes considered the "cousin" of mosquitoes, midges do not bite, sting, suck blood, or spread disease. However, they can be quite bothersome and may trigger allergies or respiratory problems. For these reasons, many people want to have their waterways treated for these nuisance bugs. There are several methods that we can use in an integrated approach to diminish your midge population.

Aeration

Enhance circulation and boost dissolved oxygen levels by employing aeration techniques. Increasing oxygen levels across the water column will enable predatory fish to target the larvae population concealed in the deeper bottom waters and sediments.

Fish Population

Improve biological control by introducing predatory fish into your lake or pond. Ensure the appropriate number of fish is stocked based on the midge species and density in your waterbody, and replenish annually to sustain healthy fish populations.

Healthy Shorelines

Enhance the vitality and diversity of the shoreline's littoral habitat by cultivating a healthy environment. Native plantings not only offer protection and refuge but also serve as habitats for midge predators such as gambusia, bream, amphibians, and dragonfly nymphs and adults.

Water Quality

Utilize nutrient remediation products to establish a harmonious water quality environment that discourages the proliferation of algae blooms, which serve as a food source for midge larvae.

Midges: Nuisance Bugs

When midge populations get out of control, they can cover cars, buildings, and other surfaces in their vicinity. Over time, this can cause staining or other damage.
Large populations of midges bring an increase in the spider population. It is common to find spiderwebs popping up all over porches, roofs, eaves, and windows. These webs hold decaying midges and can be unsightly and smelly.
Midge swarms like lights. They will swarm around outdoor lighting at your business or home and cause a nuisance for outdoor activities.
The spring and fall typically sees the biggest boom of midges. This is because spring and fall are the times of year that adult midges exit the water surface.

Integrated Midge Control: Sunwest Solutions

At Sunwest Waterway Management, we understand the importance of controlling midge populations to maintain healthy water ecosystems. To directly halt midge growth, a combination of products and techniques can be used to eradicate or regulate the growth of midge larva before they reach the adult stage.

Our services include shoreline restoration, erosion control, wetland and upland management, pond and lake cleaning, aquatic planting, and algae and weed control for all your waterway needs.