A Simple D.I.Y. Zebra Mussel Monitoring Tool

You can monitor for zebra mussels at your lake with this easy to make tool. Simply cut a 24 inch long piece of 4 inch PVC pipe and drill 2 holes at one end. Thread a rope through the holes and submerge the pipe vertically in a shady spot under your dock. Be sure to keep it about a foot off the bottom.

Pull the pipe up and check it occasionally throughout the summer. If you find any zebra mussels, contact the Missouri Department of Conservation as soon as possible.

Missouri Department of Conservation
1110 S. College Ave.
Columbia, Missouri 65201
Phone: 573-882-9880

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