tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4822719445254512434.post6968414328690953608..comments2023-07-29T07:13:25.013-06:00Comments on Fly Fish Addiction: Colorado Gill Lice Found...It's Here and It's Not Good. Lice Found on The Blue RiverTroutdawghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785673467710432254noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4822719445254512434.post-15174364641418158252010-06-28T14:29:08.431-06:002010-06-28T14:29:08.431-06:00Sounds like an impending problem out West. I defin...Sounds like an impending problem out West. I definitely wash off my waders and boots after certain areas of fishing but not sure if they can truly stop some of these little pests from invading. Fingers crossed.<br /><br />NateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4822719445254512434.post-91771139895885456272010-06-28T10:27:10.664-06:002010-06-28T10:27:10.664-06:00That's the all important question I guess thes...That's the all important question I guess these days regarding these nasty things. You probably know more than me in these matters,but I guess for starters simple steps when it comes to things like mud snails we can take precautions like the one listed below to help. I know the Colorado Division of Wildlife has some great info on their site as well for steps to take:<br />Earlier studies indicated that the snails could be killed by cleaning thoroughly and drying the waders for several days. Or they could be frozen for 3 to 6 hours or more. These new recommendations come from a California study that tested various methods of killing the snails on waders and wading boots. Several chemicals will do the job, but the following is probably the most convenient for anglers.<br /><br />1. Thoroughly brush gear with a stiff bristled brush to remove all snails. Be sure to brush boot treads, laces and other hiding places. <br /><br />2. Mix Formula 409 Cleaner Degreaser/Disinfectant and equal parts water in a gear dry sack or other large, sturdy plastic container. <br /><br />3. Place wading boots or wading gear in the gear dry sack and shake vigorously for 5 minutes, allowing the solution to cover all surfaces.<br /><br />4. Allow to soak in solution for at least 5 minutes and your gear should be NZMS free.<br /><br />As far as being aware of other invasive species out there, reporting them to local experts so they can do testing if needed and stay updated on local reports listed on sites such as:<br />http://www.dnr.state.co.us/<br />Colorado Division of Wildlife<br />US Fish and Wildlife Service Offices in ColoradoTroutdawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05785673467710432254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4822719445254512434.post-67574875992700061202010-06-28T09:11:28.539-06:002010-06-28T09:11:28.539-06:00God..that looks terrible.God..that looks terrible.StridArthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04397873264025338256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4822719445254512434.post-76221122480497269102010-06-28T09:04:11.287-06:002010-06-28T09:04:11.287-06:00Troutdawg, what are some things us as fisherman ca...Troutdawg, what are some things us as fisherman can do to alleviate the pressure these invasive species put on the our fish and their habitat?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13867407624747335529noreply@blogger.com