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Moss/decorative algae ball products contain zebra mussels [for retailers only]

Description

Zebra mussels have been found in moss (marimo) balls imported and sold in Alberta. This document outlines the steps retailers (who had moss balls in their possession) need to take to decontaminate tanks and connected equipment where the moss balls were.

Updated

March 26, 2021

Tags
aquatic invasive species decontamination invasive species marimo moss balls moss balls retailers zebra mussels

Title and publication information

Type
Guide
Alternative Title

Retailer decontamination protocol for zebra mussels in moss balls

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Publisher

Environment and Parks

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Subject Information

Topic
Environment

Resource Dates

Date Created

2021-03-26

Date Added

2021-03-24T20:13:29.578318

Date Modified

2021-03-26

Date Issued

2021-03-26

Audience information

Identifiers

Usage / Licence

Contact

Contact Name

Alberta Environment and Parks. AEP Outreach-Services.