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ASHLAND, Ore. – An invasive species was found in at least one Southern Oregon pet store. Last month, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in aquarium products sold in Ashland, particularly in “Betta Buddy Marimo Ball” moss plants. “The concern is that zebra mussels released into a storm drain or flushed down the toilet could be introduced into a waterway,” ODFW explained. “They will cause disruption of the food chain, change the chemistry of the water which can cause more blue-green algae outbreaks or offensive taste and clog water int...

Officials are working to determine where the products are being sold. In the meantime, the DNR has information on safe disposal practices.

TWRA: Invasive zebra mussels found in some aquarium products Officials said that most major pet stores already pulled the products from the shelves, but customers should be careful about products purchased online. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 6:41 PM CST March 9, 2021 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Pet and aquarium owners should be on the lookout for invasive zebra mussels that have been found in "Betta Buddy Marimo Ball" and similar products. Officials said they were imported and were distributed across the U.S. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said that most majo...

The invasive mussels have been discovered inside a popular aquarium product in Northwest pet stores.

PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) — Wildlife agencies in Oregon, Washington and Idaho are urging pet stores to stop selling a popular aquarium product after discovering invasive zebra mussels inside them. The mollusks breed quickly and can wreak havoc on natural waterways. Unexpected sightings in Northwest pet stores have wildlife officials sounding the alarm, Oregon Public Broadcasting […]