Since their introduction into the Great Lakes in the mid-1980’s, the zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) has proliferated and spread at an alarming rate. These nuisance mollusks are now recognized as one of the most troublesome macrofouling species in North America. Developing effective and acceptable control strategies for these organisms represents a tremendous challenge to industrial and municipal water users. This paper describes results obtained with one particular oxidizing chemistry program for zebra mussel control. Laboratory and field studies were conducted with this technology to evaluate adult and veliger mussel control, respectively.

Subject
Acids, Bromine, Water, Viability, Syringes, Surfactants, Dosages, Biofilms, Oxidants, Chemistry, Chlorine, Coating service, Chemical treatment
Keywords:
Dreissena, zebra mussels, macrofouling, mollusks, veligers, byssal threads, settlement monitor, biofilm, oxidizing residual, bromine
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1992
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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