01-11-2008, 11:19 PM
Steps to control invasive species
Quagga mussels aren't the only invasion troubling the fishing waters of California. New Zealand Mud Snails are spreading rapidly, too.
Since first discovered in the Owens River, the mud snails have been found in numerous waters throughout the state, including Trabuco Creek and Segunda Descheca Creek in Orange County.
The Department of Fish and Game urges people to follow these measures to prevent the spread of mud snails:
Have extra waders and boots for use only in infested waters and store separately. After leaving the water, inspect waders, boots, float-tubes, boats and trailers, dogs and any gear used in the water. Remove visible snails with a stiff brush and follow with a rinsing. If possible, freeze or completely dry out wet gear before reuse.
To prevent the spread of quagga mussels, boaters are urged to follow these instructions:
Inspect all exposed surfaces. Wash the hull of each watercraft thoroughly, preferably with a high pressure and hot water. Remove all plants and animal material. Drain all water and dry all areas. Drain and dry the lower outboard unit. Clean and dry all live-wells. Empty and dry any buckets. Dispose of all bait in the trash. Wait five days and keep watercraft dry between launches into different fresh waters.
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Quagga mussels aren't the only invasion troubling the fishing waters of California. New Zealand Mud Snails are spreading rapidly, too.
Since first discovered in the Owens River, the mud snails have been found in numerous waters throughout the state, including Trabuco Creek and Segunda Descheca Creek in Orange County.
The Department of Fish and Game urges people to follow these measures to prevent the spread of mud snails:
Have extra waders and boots for use only in infested waters and store separately. After leaving the water, inspect waders, boots, float-tubes, boats and trailers, dogs and any gear used in the water. Remove visible snails with a stiff brush and follow with a rinsing. If possible, freeze or completely dry out wet gear before reuse.
To prevent the spread of quagga mussels, boaters are urged to follow these instructions:
Inspect all exposed surfaces. Wash the hull of each watercraft thoroughly, preferably with a high pressure and hot water. Remove all plants and animal material. Drain all water and dry all areas. Drain and dry the lower outboard unit. Clean and dry all live-wells. Empty and dry any buckets. Dispose of all bait in the trash. Wait five days and keep watercraft dry between launches into different fresh waters.
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