Mode of Action

These products work by adsorbence to system components. Mussels do not detect them as noxious compounds and they do not close their shells. This allows them to be affected and killed quickly, with significant mortality in 4 to 24 hr.

Clam-Trol causes detachment of adults and is effective on mollusks at all life stages. It also controls microfouling organisms.

The formulations have the following effects:

1. CT-1: For control of mollusca, barnacles, hydrozoa, bryozoa, bacteria, fungi, and algae. Effective on zebra mussels, Asiatic clams, ribbed mussels, blue mussels, and most other freshwater and saltwater mollusks. Also controls bacterial, fungal, and algal slime.

2. CT-2: Effective on freshwater and saltwater mollusks, including zebra mussels, Asiatic clams, ribbed mussels, blue mussels, and oysters. Assists in controlling microbial growth including algae, bacteria, and fungi.

3. CT-4: Effective on zebra mussels and Asiatic clams.

Zebra Mussel Chemical Control Guide

CLAM TROL