Author Topic: Nostoc commune eradication (Read 12654 times)

Foobar · « **on:** August 09, 2012, 10:09:02 am »

Anyone know a good way to get rid of "Nostoc commune"? (other than super strong bleach)
It's that slimey algae stuff that seems to be spreading all over our pathways and yard - see here for a picture: http://www.irishlichens.ie/pages-algae/a-05.html

Would a coating of hydrated lime do it?

Mammyshaz · « **Reply #1 on:** August 09, 2012, 10:54:21 am »

that's not nice. Hope somebody comes along to give you help soon $:-\$

darkbrowneggs · « **Reply #2 on:** August 09, 2012, 11:20:04 am »

Oh .... me too please ...its driving me mad. When it dries up for a few days I think its gone, then with the first bit of rain it re-constitues itself. It got to about 3" deep in places when it was really wet,

and I have had several falls because of it

plus it looks disgusting

supplies for smallholders · « **Reply #3 on:** August 09, 2012, 08:29:24 pm »

Hi,

There is a product called MMC Pro Moss killer which will eradicate moss and algae, Will kill moss, algae and mould on all hard surfaces including patios, walls & fences.

It comes in 5L packs and here is a link to the product info: http://www.nomixenviro.co.uk/images/stories/brochures/mosskiller.pdf

We retail this at £28 + Vat and shipping

darkbrowneggs · « **Reply #4 on:** August 09, 2012, 08:50:56 pm »

Do you have a direct link to this.... tried on your site, but couldn't find it

supplies for smallholders · « **Reply #5 on:** August 09, 2012, 09:00:47 pm »

We dont list all products on the site - give me 20 mins and it will be there.

Thanks

supplies for smallholders · « **Reply #6 on:** August 09, 2012, 09:23:31 pm »

Done - dont forget to tick the four boxes at the bottom of the page

Foobar · « **Reply #7 on:** August 10, 2012, 09:53:16 am »

Thanks SFS, I have my fingers crossed we can rid our place of this.

Apparently it's very nutritious ... but not very harvest-able when its spread all over the drive gravel! Doh.

supplies for smallholders · « **Reply #8 on:** August 10, 2012, 10:07:15 am »

Quote from: foobar on August 10, 2012, 09:53:16 am

Apparently it's very nutritious ...

Yes I have to admit it look Delicious.....

Phil3519 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 18, 2012, 10:47:11 am »

I had this stuff growing all over a flat roof. I tried all sorts and in the end the only way I got rid was to manually scrape it up and throw away. I had bucket loads of it and a sore back to boot! Hasn't come back for a year. It's wierd because none of my neighbours had it on their roofs. Godness knows how it got there.