Eradicating Invasive Golden Mussels - Cap Radio Insight Interview

KXJZ Cap Radio Insight Show Interview. Host Vicki Gonzalez interviews Pam Marrone.

Golden mussels pose a growing threat to California’s water systems and aquatic ecosystems. The species was first discovered in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta last year and have now been found in more than 50 locations across the state. Officials have implemented quarantine and inspection procedures to try and curb their spread as the golden mussels can cause significant damage to water infrastructure and devastate local ecosystems. A Davis-based company has been working to find a solution to the infestation, having created a product that successfully targets zebra and quagga mussels. Dr. Pam Marrone, co-founder of the Invasive Species Corporation talks about the science behind Zequanox, and her company’s work to get rid of the golden mussel for good.