A natural habitat is an ecological or environmental area where a specific species lives. It is the place in nature that particular species calls home. To help picture what this means, think of a zoo.
Quick Answer. A mixture of vinegar and borax will kill most algae growing on bricks and concrete. Homeowners do not need harsh chemicals to get rid of these pesky growths.
Algaecides are chemicals that kill algae and blue or green algae, when they are added to water. Examples are copper sulphate, iron salts, rosin amine salts and benzalkonium chloride. Algaecides are effective against algae, but are not very usable for algal blooms for environmental reasons.