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Crayfish

Crayfish are generally not an issue in healthy ponds, but sometimes their burrowing habits may conflict with the landscaping desires of pond owners.  Crayfish are an important part of the aquatic food chain, and balanced fish populations usually keep crayfish populations in check.  For information on crayfish, including control suggestion, you can visit the off-site link below.   

The Control of Burrowing Crayfish in Ponds - Virginia Tech CES