Snake River, Quagga mussel
Idaho will again use chemical to kill invasive mussels in Snake River
Quagga mussels are a nonnative invasive species that was first detected in water samples in the Snake River in Idaho in September 2023.
Second treatment announced for quagga mussels in the Snake River
Quagga mussels have once again been detected in the Snake River following eradication treatment last year. The Idaho State Department of Agriculture has been closely monitoring the presence of quagga mussels in the Snake River after detecting an infestation near Twin Falls in 2023.
Quagga Mussel Treatment is launched to Protect the Snake River
The product being used is Natrix, the same product that was used to treat quagga mussels in 2023. It is a copper-based solution that significantly reduced the quagga mussel in the Snake River last year. The ISDA advises the public to stay out of the treatment area, from Hansen Bridge to Kanaka Rapid.
Idaho officials begin Snake River quagga treatment Tuesday
Idaho State Department of Agriculture will once again treat the Snake River near Twin Falls to try to eradicate quagga mussels beginning Tuesday.
Idaho will again attempt to kill invasive mussels in Snake River with copper-based chemical
State officials and contractors will begin using a copper-based chemical in the Snake River near Twin Falls on Tuesday in an effort to kill off invasive quagga mussels that were detected again last month.
Idaho to administer copper-based chemical to Snake River in attempt to kill invasive quagga mussels
State officials and contractors will begin using a copper-based chemical in the Snake River near Twin Falls on Tuesday in an effort to kill off invasive quagga mussels that were detected again last month.
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State starts quagga treatment on Snake River
Eradication effort near Twin Falls, Idaho, to again use EPA-approved Natrix. Another treatment set next month.
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