If your pond experiences a suspected cyanobacteria bloom (figure 1), limiting contact with the water is safest until it is confirmed as safe. The most accurate way to determine if a bloom is cyanobacteria or a type of algae is to submit a sample to Clemson University’s Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic. Results are typically … Continue reading Do It Yourself: Visual Indicators, Stick Test, and Jar Test for Cyanobacteria