https://padlet.com/laureneleitch/puinj3c4fe5scln3 Physical Solutions to Zebra Mussels en-us 2021-03-15 17:44:40 UTC 2026-04-28 20:19:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f30e.png heidihafertepe https://padlet.com/laureneleitch/puinj3c4fe5scln3/wish/1312057435 - Difficult to install and monitor
- Harmful to non-target aquatic species
- Must be repeated multiple times]]> 2021-03-15 17:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/laureneleitch/puinj3c4fe5scln3/wish/1312057435 erikareiter29 https://padlet.com/laureneleitch/puinj3c4fe5scln3/wish/1312061922 Benthic mats were used by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in order to treat zebra mussels in Lake Waco, TX in 2014. Due to this, as of 2021, Lake Waco is free of zebra mussels (WacoTrib, 2021).]]> 2021-03-15 17:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/laureneleitch/puinj3c4fe5scln3/wish/1312061922 https://padlet.com/laureneleitch/puinj3c4fe5scln3/wish/1312077047 -Pulse acoustics. The operation principle behind acoustic technology is that the vibrations cause stress and result in immobilization of veligers (Legg et al. 2015). Solid-borne sound at sonic frequencies has been found to be effective in preventing attachment of juvenile mussels in a pipe section. In the 8 – 10 kHz range, with acceleration of vibration to about 150 m/sec², nearly 100% control may be achieved
-Thermal. 35ºC for two hours results in ~100% removal efficiency. Needs to be repeated two or three times a year.
-Low frequency magnetism. Research by Ener-Tec Inc. has proven the success of extremely low frequency (ELF) magnetism in preventing shell formation in zebra mussels, resulting in effective control of colonization (Ener-Tec Inc., 2015).]]> 2021-03-15 17:51:40 UTC https://padlet.com/laureneleitch/puinj3c4fe5scln3/wish/1312077047 laureneleitch https://padlet.com/laureneleitch/puinj3c4fe5scln3/wish/1312082595 1. Makes boaters proactive- Texas law requires boaters to clean, drain and dry their boats, motors, kayaks and canoes each time they leave a body of water. Zebra mussels often attach themselves to equipment and can be spread from one lake to another by unsuspecting boaters
2. Reduces risks to other species in the bodies of water. - By using physical methods instead of a chemical or biological method, there is less risk of poisoning other species in the water.
3. More thorough method of cleaning- Boaters have to open every compartment for cleaning, and therefore will be able to take a closer look for zebra mussels.]]> 2021-03-15 17:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/laureneleitch/puinj3c4fe5scln3/wish/1312082595 heidihafertepe https://padlet.com/laureneleitch/puinj3c4fe5scln3/wish/1312088140 - Predators of the zebra mussels could start eating native species, which will negatively impact the ecosystem of the lake]]> 2021-03-15 17:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/laureneleitch/puinj3c4fe5scln3/wish/1312088140 https://padlet.com/laureneleitch/puinj3c4fe5scln3/wish/1312099811 2021-03-15 17:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/laureneleitch/puinj3c4fe5scln3/wish/1312099811