OVERVIEW
Hydroelectric, fossil, and nuclear power plants that rely on freshwater, are particularly vulnerable to biofouling caused by invasive zebra and quagga mussels. Infestations by these mussel species have grown considerably since being unintentionally introduced into the U.S. Great Lakes in the 1980s. Rapid proliferation occurs as these mussels attach to hard surfaces, structures, and even one another to form dense colonies which can clog pipes, filters, and screens, in addition to damaging mechanical equipment. Plants incur increased maintenance costs, unexpected outages, and reductions in power generation. In the 10-year period from 2000-2010, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) estimated the economic impact associated with these invasive species at $5 billion.
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As the geographical area of infestation impact in the U.S. increases, the role of control methods is paramount. Commercial and public entities facing zebra and quagga mussel infestations have applied a variety of methods when seeking to control mussel populations, including aqueous controls (notably chlorine addition), antifouling coatings, physical removal and mechanical controls. Each of these methods has significant drawbacks associated with toxicity, safe handling, excessive labor, and corrosion.
Marrone Bio Innovations has developed Zequanox® molluscicide, an effective biological solution which utilizes killed cells of a naturally occurring soil microbe. Zequanox offers several advantages over chlorine and other control methods, including safety, flexibility and ease of use. First and foremost, Zequanox poses no risk to workers, non-target species and the environment when used as directed.
In this informative webinar, Seth Donrovich, Zequanox Product Manager for Marrone Bio Innovations, will discuss Zequanox and how it is a solution for the invasive mussel problem. Specific topics to be addressed include:
The proliferation of Invasive mussels - a multi-billion dollar problem
Brief comparison of Zequanox to alternative control methods
Customizing the control program – full control or maintenance
Proven success – case histories in the US and Canada
PRESENTER
Seth Donrovich | Marrone Bio Innovations
Seth Donrovich is a biological product manager at Marrone Bio Innovations with over ten years’ international and domestic experience in a diverse set of fields including engineering, ecology, consulting, education, and aquaculture. Seth has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from Lehigh University and a Master’s of Science from the University of Life Sciences in Prague. Seth is currently working on his MBA from the University of California, Davis.