How To Get Rid Of Leeches
Leeches in your pond? You're not alone—and you don't have to tolerate them. These slimy, bloodsucking pests thrive in mucky, decaying organic matter and can make swimming or wading unpleasant. Thankfully, there are solutions that target the leech habitat and reduce their population effectively.
Why Are Leeches in My Pond?
Leeches are naturally attracted to warm, shallow water with soft, organic-rich bottoms. If your pond has accumulated decaying leaves, fish waste, or bottom muck, it becomes a perfect breeding ground. While leeches are a part of the natural ecosystem, an overpopulation is a nuisance—especially if you're using your pond for recreation.
Two-Step Strategy to Eliminate Leeches
The best way to get rid of pond leeches is to attack their environment and their hiding places. This two-step method is safe, effective, and widely recommended by pond professionals:
✅ Step 1: Eliminate Muck with Muck Remover Tablets
Leeches thrive in organic sediment—removing that muck removes their home.
Muck Remover uses a blend of natural bacteria and enzymes to break down and digest the organic matter at the bottom of your pond.
- Targets and reduces bottom sludge
- Safe for fish, pets, and swimming
- Reduces odors and improves water clarity
- Makes the pond less attractive to leeches and other pests
Apply directly to areas where leeches are most active—shallow zones, coves, and edges.
✅ Step 2: Treat with Cutrine Granular Algaecide
Once you've reduced the muck, it's time to treat the areas where leeches hide.
Cutrine Granular is a copper-based algaecide that effectively eliminates algae mats and can help reduce leech habitat. Cutrine is also toxic to leeches
- Destroys algae beds where leeches hide
- Can be used along shorelines and docks
When used together, Muck Remover and Cutrine Granular drastically reduce leech-friendly environments, discouraging future infestations.
Bonus Tips to Keep Leeches Away Long-Term
Rake shoreline vegetation regularly to reduce leech cover.
Avoid overfeeding fish—leftover food contributes to bottom muck.
Use pond aeration to increase oxygen and accelerate decomposition of organics.
Stock predators like bluegill or largemouth bass—both feed on leeches.
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