5Strands cyanobacteria test kit for toxins.

Blue Green Algae Test Kit

$25.00

Protect your family with this simple test kit; find out if cyanobacteria or toxic blue green algae may be present in your water body.

Each testing kit comes with everything you need to test your water for toxins. The kits are one-time use. Buy more to test regularly.

SKU:BLUEGREENTEST

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Product Info

Test your water’s safety with the BlueGreen Test. Cyanobacteria, also called blue green algae, can produce toxins that can be dangerous to people, pets, and wildlife. You can have peace of mind after completing this 4-step process to detect any cyanotoxins in the water. The first thing to do to keep your loved ones safe is to be aware of dangers. Use the only on-site cyanotoxin test in the world by using this kit to test a wide variety of hepatotoxins in your water.

Toxic green and blue algae can come back year after year. It is crucial to test your waters for cyanotoxins in order to ensure safety of pets, humans, and wildlife near potentially affected areas. Pets such as dogs are particularly vulnerable to the effects of cyanobacteria.

Benefits:

Protect your family from harmful algae
Results on-site in 10-15 minutes
Accurate 99% of the time

What’s included:

Disposable gloves
Sample jar
Pipette
Test cassette

Manufactured by 5Strands.

Call us toll-free at 1-877-428-8898 for more information.

FAQ

Why should I use a blue green algae test kit?

If present, cyanotoxins can be dangerous to humans and animals. This rapid test kit can quickly and accurately tell you if there are toxins present in the sample water.

What is blue and green algae?

Blue green algae is a common name for a bacteria that can produce dangerous toxins.

How often should I test the water?

It’s ultimately up to you how often you test the water. A general guideline to follow is to test the water in the spring when algae growth is starting, then as desired before pets or people will be in or near the water. Bacterial blooms can occur anytime.

Why do I need this test?

If you or your loved ones, including pets such as dogs, make contact or ingest toxic algae, the symptoms may prove fatal. Nutrient pollution, which exasperates toxic algae growth, is America’s most widespread environmental issue.

How can I tell the difference between algal cells and green bacteria?

It is very difficult to determine with the untrained eye. Ultimately, algae and green bacteria can be treated with the same / similar products. What is important is understanding if the algae/bacterial growth in your waters poses any safety risks. That is what this test is for.

How to get rid of cyanobacteria if confirmed by the test?

The short answer is to use a copper algaecide, however, it is a complex problem to solve.

Treatment Tips

Read all labels for complete instructions before applying products.

Cyanobacteria identification

Cyanobacteria control

Our recommendations:

How to use

Fill the sample container with water.
Let stand for 10 minutes and wait for the container to heat up (this is the chemical reaction).
Drop one drop of water onto the test cassette using the pipette.
Look at the results. 1 line = no toxins detected. 2 lines = toxins detected.

Other tips

Blue green algae are alive year-round, including in harsh winter conditions. You can check for cyanotoxins any time.

Label / SDS

Shipping Info

FREE shipping on orders $99+

Orders $98.99 or less will be charged $12.95.

Orders are usually shipped within one day by a ground carrier.

U.S. shipping only.

Certain regulations apply for shipping to AK and HI. Please contact us if you live in one of these states: 1-877-428-8898.

Lake/Pond Size Calculator

Area: Lake Pond

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Description

Test your water’s safety with the BlueGreen Test. Cyanobacteria, also called blue green algae, can produce toxins that can be dangerous to people, pets, and wildlife. You can have peace of mind after completing this 4-step process to detect any cyanotoxins in the water. The first thing to do to keep your loved ones safe is to be aware of dangers. Use the only on-site cyanotoxin test in the world by using this kit to test a wide variety of hepatotoxins in your water.

Toxic green and blue algae can come back year after year. It is crucial to test your waters for cyanotoxins in order to ensure safety of pets, humans, and wildlife near potentially affected areas. Pets such as dogs are particularly vulnerable to the effects of cyanobacteria.

Benefits:

Protect your family from harmful algae
Results on-site in 10-15 minutes
Accurate 99% of the time

What’s included:

Disposable gloves
Sample jar
Pipette
Test cassette

Manufactured by 5Strands.

Call us toll-free at 1-877-428-8898 for more information.

Additional information

Treatment Area	Lake, Pond, Shoreline
Product Use	Water Quality, Equipment

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