Yes, I am just stocking shrimp. Tiny little fellers, too. The kill is a preventive measure, the water bugs here are carnivorous, the tadpoles, not sure there but I'm not taking a chance. They are the right size for almost anything to eat. I can't control the itinerant ducks so I'll control what I can.
It's also the recommendation from Mississippi State University - kill before stocking. I'm sure there's more concern with an established pond, but like I said.... not gonna take chances!!!
BTW - I'm from Alberta myself
