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Zebra Mussel Destruction

Date Submitted: 08/23/2003 18:34:50
Category: / Science & Technology
Length: 3 pages (920 words)
Zebra Mussels (Dreissena polymorpha): Pallas First Originated in the Balkans, Poland, and former Soviet Union, the Zebra Mussel has, over time, transferred itself through most of Europe towards the United States of America. In 1988, the first Zebra Mussel was found near Lake Erie, and has now traveled to most of the great lakes and down the Mississippi, spreading as far as the Western border of New Jersey and Eastern borders of New York. Zebra Mussels …
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…proven to have an effect on Zebra Mussels. 2. MacroTech: Certain products released by MacroTech employ copper ions into water at a low yet toxic level. The copper ions cling to hard surfaces, not allowing them to be used for settlement. 3. CLAM-TROL: Mussels do not detect CLAM-TROL and do not close their shells, allowing it to attack and kill in less than 24 hours. The CT-4 formula only has an effect on zebra mussels and Asiatic clams.
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