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State officials warn of invasive zebra mussels sold in Rogue Valley aquarium products Wildlife officials across the Northwest have been racing to track down aquarium 'moss balls' that contain invasive mussels. Posted: Apr 15, 2021 11:57 AM Updated: Apr 15, 2021 11:59 AM Posted By: Jamie Parfitt ASHLAND, Ore. — An aquarium product contaminated with invasive zebra mussels was sold by pet stores in the Rogue Valley, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife warns. Wildlife officials across the Northwest have been racing to track down aquarium "moss balls" that contain the invasive species, ...

Pet store chains pull aquarium plant infested with invasive zebra mussels ODFW ODFW offers how-to video on cleaning aquarium, removing moss balls PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Pet store chains, including Petco and PetSmart, have removed “Betta Buddy Marimo Ball,” a moss plant for aquariums, from their shelves after invasive zebra mussels were discovered inside, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Tuesday. ODFW district staff are contacting other local businesses carrying pet products to determine if they sold or are selling these products.  “We want to thank all pet and aquarium...