How to Kill Zebra Mussels

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Tip 1 - Minnesota lake first in nation to use new product to kill zebra mussels

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jeffrey Shapiro | permalink

Zequanox, a nonchemical product, could alter the nation’s fight against the invasive aquatic species if the test in Shorewood's Christmas Lake goes well.

For further reading: http://www.startribune.com/minnesota-lake-first-to-use-new-product-to-kill-zebra-mussels/274420131/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Treatments on Christmas Lake kill off zebra mussels

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Adam Haas | permalink

A small west metro lake has successfully gotten rid of zebra mussels in a small area of the lake — a feat few lakes have been able to accomplish in the fight against aquatic invasive species. The success story could also provide lessons for other infested Minnesota lakes and rivers.

For further reading: http://www.startribune.com/treatments-on-christmas-lake-kill-off-zebra-mussels/300673491/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - Invasive Zebra Mussels May Have Finally Met Their Match

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by VIJAY KANNURE | permalink

At first glance, zebra mussels appear harmless, perhaps even cute. But the tiny creatures are anything but cute for Texas lakes. Originally from Eurasia, zebra mussels made their first appearance in North America in the Great Lakes in the early nineties. The mussels have since made their way to Texas, and over the years, this

For further reading: https://stateimpact.npr.org/texas/2014/03/19/invasive-zebra-mussels-may-have-finally-met-their-match/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - Zebra mussel killer tested in Minnesota

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Thomas Earll | permalink

Zebra mussels, you have a new enemy.

For further reading: http://www.twincities.com/ci_21338316/zebra-mussel-killer-tested-minnesota ^[4]

Tip 5 - Pesticide experiment raises hopes of killing zebra mussels

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Marc Gallo | permalink

Scientists for the first time in Wisconsin have plans to use a bacteria to kill zebra mussels — in this instance, in a Florence County lake.

For further reading: http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/scientists-experiment-hope-to-kill-zebra-mussels-in-state-lake-b99289167z1-262775121.html ^[5]

Tip 6 - DNR Use Potash to Solve Zebra Mussel Infestation in Christmas Lake in Shorewood

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Maria Fontaine | permalink

DNR used potash to eliminate the zebra mussels that thrive in Christmas Lake in Shorewood, Minnesota. The invasive species are known to cause damage to the ecosystem as well as to water ways and water treatment plants.

For further reading: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/22674/20141223/dnr-use-potash-to-solve-zebra-mussel-infestation-in-christmas-lake-in-shorewood.htm ^[6]