Officials in Washington state say zebra mussels were found Aug. 5 on Marimo moss aquarium balls. (Courtesy of Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife)
Non-living zebra mussels — a fast-spreading invasive species that can clog pipes — have been detected in Marimo moss balls being sold in Idaho, state officials announced Monday.
A news release by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture said the mussels were found on moss balls shipped to a Boise aquarium product retailer, and that all products were voluntarily surrendered to the state agriculture agency for proper disposal…