How Do You Kill Quagga & Zebra Mussels?
Zebra mussels, and their close cousins quagga mussels, are small, black-and-white striped mussels originally found in Eastern Europe and Western Asia. As a result of their prolific breeding–each female can lay up to 1 million eggs per year–they are an invasive species causing millions of dollars of damage by adhering to and clogging industrial pipes and other man-made structures. Researchers are trying to determine a means of control without damaging local ecological systems. However, you can take steps to prevent damage to your boat and further infestation. Scrub your boat and equipment with a heavy-duty sponge or a stiff scrub brush to remove any aquatic life or adult mussels that may have adhered to the hull. Use a putty knife or any tool with a wide flat blade to dislodge mussels. Place mussels in a garbage bag for disposal. Do not return them to the water. Rinse the hull thoroughly to kill microscopic larvae. Use a high-pressure washer or by douse repeatedly with water heated to
