These invasive mussels can clog drinking water intakes and foul boat hulls, motors, docks, and lifts. Zebra mussels, and their relatives, quagga mussels, can quickly take over once they get into lakes and rivers. The moss balls, specifically the Beta Buddy brand balls, have been found to contain small zebra mussels. Moss balls to pontoons: Efforts to combat zebra mussels range from aquariums to lakes BLAKE NICHOLSON 0 1 of 2 A North Dakota Game and Fish Department boat inspector stopped. If balls were placed in an aquarium or terrarium, it is a good idea to treat the tank, pump, and accessories after removing fish, animals and plants. Zebra mussels were discovered in early 2021 in imported moss balls (algal balls) sold in aquarium and pet stores nationwide, including in Utah, but is not currently known to occur in Utah waterbodies. polymorpha) are invasive mussels that threaten Western U.S. Once treated, balls can be placed in a sealed plastic bag and thrown in the trash. The quagga mussel (Dreissena bugensis) and zebra mussel (D.
Tiny zebra mussels were found in the imported aquarium plants, which are sold in pet, nursery, and home decor stores.Īccording to a release, consumers are urged not to purchase this product but if they have any at home, to safelyĭispose of them by freezing or dunking in hot water, saltwater, or bleach. Visits to multiple pet chain stores in Georgia confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in this and other products.
Invasive species programs across the country are urging stores to remove Marimo Ball Moss Plants from sale after they were discovered to harbor zebra mussels. Officials were alerted about this situation after reports from Washington State indicated zebra mussels were discovered attached to and inside these moss ball plants, like the Betta Buddy Marimo Ball, found at a local PetCo store.
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