Invasive Species Concerns
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Bruce Baker
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Here is a document produced by WDFW that has some helpful information about decontaminating gear (pages 11-13): WDWF Invasive Species Protocols
Below is taken from a NOAA document titled Preventing Invasive Species: Cleaning Watercraft and Equipment
Commercial formulations, such as Parvasol® and Kennelsol®, are available through laboratory or veterinary supply companies. Household cleansers/disinfectants, such as Formula 409® and Fantastic® that contain the quaternary ammonium compound
alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride can also be used to disinfect equipment. These solutions can be used full strength as a spray, or diluted for soaking with two parts water to one part disinfectant. For all materials, follow label instructions and be sure to soak equipment for a minimum of 10 minutes. Be sure to dispose of materials away from surface waters in accordance with label restrictions.
Other common chemical decontamination methods are:
• Undiluted white vinegar for 20 minutes.
• 1% potassium permanganate solution at 24-hour exposure.
• 5% quaternary ammonium solution for 10 minutes.
• 250 mg/L ROCCAL (benzalkonium chloride) for 15 minutes
• 500 mg/L hydrogen peroxide for 60 minutes
• 167 mg/L formalin for 60 minutes
Below is taken from a NOAA document titled Preventing Invasive Species: Cleaning Watercraft and Equipment
Commercial formulations, such as Parvasol® and Kennelsol®, are available through laboratory or veterinary supply companies. Household cleansers/disinfectants, such as Formula 409® and Fantastic® that contain the quaternary ammonium compound
alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride can also be used to disinfect equipment. These solutions can be used full strength as a spray, or diluted for soaking with two parts water to one part disinfectant. For all materials, follow label instructions and be sure to soak equipment for a minimum of 10 minutes. Be sure to dispose of materials away from surface waters in accordance with label restrictions.
Other common chemical decontamination methods are:
• Undiluted white vinegar for 20 minutes.
• 1% potassium permanganate solution at 24-hour exposure.
• 5% quaternary ammonium solution for 10 minutes.
• 250 mg/L ROCCAL (benzalkonium chloride) for 15 minutes
• 500 mg/L hydrogen peroxide for 60 minutes
• 167 mg/L formalin for 60 minutes