Barley Extract is the natural solution to maintaining a clean and healthy pond all year long. Available in liquids or in pellet form. With Barley Extract, you can enjoy the benefits of barley straw treatments without the mess and without the wait. Barley extract, in pellet or liquid form will reduce unsightly debris and help maintain clean and clear water without the mess of barley bales.Barley is safe for all aquatic life.

Barely straw, extract or pellets will not kill existing algae but it is believed that the chemicals that are released when barley decays somehow inhibit the growth of algae.

Because of this action barley is often called an algistat as opposed to an algicide. While not totally understood how the decaying barley chemicals inhibit algae growth it has become a popular treatment in ponds and lakes. Starting barley treatments in the spring can help ensure algae doesn't proliferate dirung the summer months and regular use is recommended as a natural pond additive.