Steve I question the algae inhibiting ability of oat straw. Barley straw is as better choice. The best application method is maybe for you to have the inlet stream water flow thru lose straw bundles or cages before the water goes into the pond. B.straw works best if it has lots of water flowing through and around it. Not sure if water retention time around the straw is an important factor.

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