zebra mussel

Complaints about plugging of irrigation systems due to the presence of small, freshwater mussels has been growing. In this article, we'll provide you with updated information on the distribution and control of these pests.

There are two main types of problem mussels in golf course irrigation systems. The first, and most famous, is the zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha. Introduced into the Great Lakes in 1988 (from Eastern Europe), it has been spreading across the U.S., as shown on this map.…