Monitoring and Control of Macrofouling Mollusks in Fresh Water Systems, Second Edition

Upon its initial publication more than fifteen years ago, this book broke new ground with its comprehensive coverage of the biology and ecology, distribution and dispersal mechanisms, physiology, monitoring, negative and positive impacts, and control of aquatic invasive species of mussels, clams, and snails. Building on this foundation, the second edition of Monitoring and Control of Macrofouling Mollusks in Fresh Water Systems includes completely revised information on species such as the zebra mussel while also covering up-and-coming nuisance species such as the quagga mussel, Conrad's false mussel, the Asian clam, and the fast-spreading golden mussel. The Second Edition includes: Ten new species of mussels and snails International case studies on mussel fouling problems and how to cope with them New control and monitoring techniques Discussions of the latest threats and possible future scenarios The book contains brief descriptions of the external and internal structures, examining only those features relevant to the monitoring and control of the invasive species. It discusses why the mollusks are pests, distinguishing nuisance species from native species, their habits and habitat, reproductive potential, and life cycles and population dynamics. The authors also explain how efficient dispersal mechanisms employed by the nuisance mollusks not only help them spread so rapidly to inland lakes and rivers across continents, but how they can invade virtually every part of a facility. While many other resources contain segments of this information, none cover all areas and link them in a cohesive fashion. It is this approach that makes the understanding of potential impacts on ecosystems, industries and utilities, as well as the many human-made physical and chemical mitigants for controlling the mollusks supplied by this book so crucial for preserving the health of raw water supplies.

Table of Contents:
Biology Introduction Morphology and Anatomy Mode of Life Reproduction and Life Cycle Population Dynamics Distribution, Dispersal Potential, and Dispersal Mechanisms Introduction Distribution Dispersal Potential and Mechanisms Using Physiological and Ecological Requirements and Environmental Tolerances for Assessing Risk of Invasion Introduction Background Information on Key Variables Assessing Survival Potential of Aquatic Invasive Bivalves Assessing Survival Potential of Aquatic Invasive Gastropods Assessing Potential Infestation Levels Recommendations for Further Research Monitoring: Searching, Finding, and Interpreting Introduction Sampling for Larval and Adult Bivalves Sampling for Gastropod Eggs and Adults Early Detection of Dreissena spp. Veligers Using Molecular Methods Monitoring for Macrofouling Control in Industry Navigational Buoys (Navaids) as Monitoring Platforms Impacts of Macrofoulers on Man-Made Structures Introduction Marine Structures Water Intakes Pumphouse Structures Raw Water Systems Piping and Components of Materials of Construction Fire Protection Systems Drainage and Sumps Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Systems Compressed Air Facility-Specifi c Impacts Ecological, Socio-Economic, and Benefi cial Impacts of Aquatic Invasive Mollusks Introduction Dreissenidae Mytilidae Corbiculidae Ampullariidae Bithyniidae Hydrobiidae Weapons of Mollusk Destruction Introduction Preventative versus Reactive Strategies Mitigation of Mussels through the Use of Chemicals Chemical Options Available Chemical Cleaning Nonchemical Control Domination by Chlorination Introduction History of Chlorine Sodium Hypochlorite Chemistry of Chlorination Factors Infl uencing the Effectiveness of Chlorine Chlorination Treatment Strategies for Zebra Mussel Control Mechanisms of Chlorine Toxicity Nontarget Effects of Chlorine Sublethal Effects of Chlorine Dosage and Consumption Calculations Main Components of the Chlorination Systems Mitigation of Aquatic Invasive Gastropods Introduction Giant Ramshorn Snail, Marisa cornuarietis Channeled Applesnail, Pomacea canaliculata Titan Applesnail, Pomacea haustrum Island Applesnail, Pomacea insularum Spiketop Applesnail, Pomacea diffusa Florida Applesnail, Pomacea paludosa Quilted Melania, T. granifera Red-rimmed Melania, Melanoides tuberculata Faucet Snail, Bithynia tentaculata New Zealand Mudsnail, Potamopyrgus antipodarum Case Studies Zebra and Quagga Mussels in the Inland Waters of European Russia and Adjacent Countries, M.I. Orlova Zebra Mussels: Review of Ecology and Impacts Since Invasion in Ireland, F.E. Lucy Summary of the Distribution and Impact of the Golden Mussel in Argentina and Neighboring Countries, G. Darrigran Response of a Major Brazilian Utility to the Golden Mussel Invasion, M.E. Rolla and H.R. Mota Glossary References Index