First season with my pool and I gotta admit I didn’t realize there would be this many bugs! I use the recommended test kit and keep my levels within spec. Do I take my water to a pool store to test for phosphates or is this just part of the pool maintenance routine? I took care of a couple of boatmen these last two days and everything I’ve read point to this not being a good sign. FC is usually between 4-5. PH 7.6. We did have a ton of rain lately which raised the pool level above the skimmer and it took a day or two to drop back down. Is that the cause?
Bugs!
- Thread starter tank47
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Saturn94
Bronze Supporter
- Mar 11, 2015
- 1,752
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Oly
Gold Supporter
A fine mesh net on a pole will get all but the tiniest bugs and a properly working skimmer will get the rest. You can run the pump longer if you need to.
Water attracts and traps insects.
If your FC is in the target zone for your current CYA level you are good.
Chlorine / CYA Chart - Trouble Free Pool
Water attracts and traps insects.
If your FC is in the target zone for your current CYA level you are good.
Chlorine / CYA Chart - Trouble Free Pool
Thanks yes I can deal with the bugs just wanted to make sure I didn't have a bigger, underlying issue. I think I need to brush the corners more frequently b/c that's where the activity seems to be and that's the one area the pool robot isn't hitting.
Looks like there are more now. I think these are called springtails. It’s a buffet for the spiders! Any thoughts?
Oly
Gold Supporter
All life is cyclic. Insect populations rise and fall through the seasons. Predator and parasite populations rise and fall relative to the host populations. The bottom line, this will pass, our ability to control these biological upswings is limited and all involve unintended consequences.