Beware Toxic Blue-Green Algae During Hot Months
By Will Hehemann, Delta Farm Press
When seeking relief from the summer heat in ponds and lakes, individuals should be careful not to expose themselves or their pets to harmful algae blooms, Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. Toxic algae blooms are most common during the hottest months of summer (July through September) and can pose a health risk.