Dragonfly Pond Management
A dragonfly pond management guide with steps for keeping a pond that supports dragonflies and damselflies by maintaining clean water, plants, and perches and is free to print.
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The steps on this page
- Review pond plants and edges
- Keep some aquatic plants
- Provide perches along the edge
- Maintain clean, unpolluted water
- Limit fish that eat larvae
- Keep a buffer strip
- Avoid chemicals near the water
- Watch adults and exuviae
- Record species seen
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA NRCS.
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