Watch out for invasive zebra mussels in aquarium 'moss balls' March 12, 2021 at 5:56 p.m. | Updated March 15, 2021 at 10:25 a.m.

The animals can clog power plants and drinking water intakes, decimate native freshwater mussels, and disrupt aquatic ecosystems, ... MISSOURI, USA — Seemingly harmless balls of moss used in aquariums ...

The animals can clog power plants and drinking water intakes, decimate native freshwater mussels, ... 'Most destructive' invasive species in U.S. may be hiding in moss balls throughout Missouri.

At first glance, these moss balls look harmless – even pretty. But don’t be fooled. If you get your hands on one of them, know that the United States government needs you to destroy it ...

By My Courier-Tribune The Missouri Department of Conservation is warning retailers and aquarium owners to check moss balls for a potential zebra mussel infestation. Moss balls containing the ...

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced Monday that it had detected non-living zebra mussels in aquarium moss ball products being sold in the state.

Thanks to new regulations in Oregon since 2021, no infested products have entered the state through legitimate sales. However, at least seven states received moss ball products this year ...

The animals can clog power plants and drinking water intakes, ... Infected moss balls should either be placed inside a sealable plastic bag and frozen for at least 24 hours, ...

BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho State Department of Agriculture has announced non-living zebra mussels have been found in a Marimo moss ball product being sold in the state. Non-living zebra mussels ...