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Bighead Carp Harm Biodiversity & Disrupt Ecosystem Balance
Bighead carp, introduced for algae control, now threaten ecosystems by outcompeting natives, disrupting habitats, and harming biodiversity.
Toxicity of a management bait for grass carp incorporated with Antimycin A
Study tests Antimycin A-laced bait to selectively control invasive grass carp with minimal harm to native fish.
Antimycin-A species sensitivity distribution: perspectives for non-indigenous fish control
USGS’ study shows Antimycin-A targets invasive fish effectively, with fish 193x more sensitive than invertebrates in toxicity tests.
Invasive Species Corp. & the USGS Sign Cooperative R&D Agreement for Biological Technology for Control of Invasive Carp
ISC & USGS partner to refine Piscamycin® for invasive carp control, enhancing efficacy & manufacturing for resource managers.
Invasive Species Control Corporation Announces the Licensing of Two Invasive Species Control Products
ISCC licenses Zequanox® & Piscamycin® for invasive species control, advancing eco-friendly solutions for mussels & Asian carp.
Ingested toxicity of Antimycin A to grass carp and black carp in two carriers
Study measuring antimycin A's oral toxicity to invasive grass and black carp, aiding development of species-specific toxic baits.
Invasive Carp Action Plan (FY 2022)
FY22 Invasive Carp Action Plan unites U.S. & Canadian agencies to stop invasive carp from entering and impacting the Great Lakes.
EPA Assesment: Environmental Fate and Ecological Risk Assessment for the Reregistration of Antimycin A
EPA evaluates Antimycin A, a fish toxicant, for its environmental impact, highlighting risks to aquatic life and data uncertainties.
Assessing the efficacy of corn-based bait containing Antimycin-A to control common carp populations
Corn-based bait with antimycin-A shows promise in selectively killing invasive carp while sparing most native fish species.
Piscicides
2013 U.S. Army Corps report on piscicides like rotenone and antimycin A for invasive fish control, including use, impact, and effectiveness.
Antimycin A New Fishery Tool
Antimycin offers a powerful, targeted tool for fishery management—killing invasive fish while sparing most other wildlife.
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