What you need to know about toxic blue-green algae this summer

An image of Cyanobacteria, Tolypothrix. Credit: Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0 With higher temperatures, there is a higher risk of encountering toxic blue-green algae in lakes, ponds and rivers. These harmful algal blooms can pose serious health risks to both humans and pets. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe while enjoying the water this summer. Blue-green algae, scientifically known as cyanobacteria, are naturally occurring but can produce dangerous toxins under certain conditions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These harmful blooms are more likely to form in warm, slow-moving water that is rich in Read More