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1st,Originally Posted by crappieslinger
bluegill68, eloquent post. Zebra's have a long, documented history with man. Whether they're parasitic in contrast to other ANS species they have what it takes for global domination. Their turf includes most, if not all of the industrialized northern hemisphere. It seems where ever man goes, Zebra's will follow. From what I've found their 1st documentation was in Russia in 1754 (pretty sure here), since that time they have taken control of Asia and Europe with an M.O. just like we're seeing here in the USA today. I've read they can live up to 10 days dry with perfect conditions or 3 days in a much harsher environment.
Their spread in N America is well documented now. We are talking about something here that's like a bacteria more than an animal. Can we stop it? Sadly, I don't believe it's possible for many reasons from what I've read. Man has to much of an "accountability" issue to realize the extent of the problem. There is no "cut the head off the snake" cure here. A bake your boat in an oven or chemical bath are probably a couple ways for MAN to control his part of the spread, however damage to watercraft from repeated cleansings would deteriorate a boats integrity. Now, we're starting to find out that man is not the only carrier of this creature, if there's water any and all creatures pose the probability of harboring zebras. When someone builds a new cattle pond how does it become inhabited? Where does the plant life come from, or the fish without stocking? I've watched ponds go dry only to fill again and harbor fish. How did they get there? Is it me or just coincidence that the lakes that have mussels are somewhat along a flight path for migrating waterfowl? I don't think any amount of money will stop their spread!!! Instead let's use the money to find ways to co-habitat with them, they do have far greater numbers/dollars. What do you think?
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