Invasive Carp Control: Carbon Dioxide
Registration of new fishery chemicals is critical to facilitate field research and give resource managers the ability to incorporate chemical controls as part of their Integrated Pest Management plans. In April 2019, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) obtained a Section 3 registration from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for carbon dioxide (CO2) as a new fishery chemical under the name Carbon Dioxide–Carp. Currently, the USFWS, USGS, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state natural resource agencies, or persons under their direct supervision are the only approved applicators for Carbon Dioxide–Carp. This registration label allows approved applicators to administer Carbon Dioxide – Carp to deter invasive carps (silver carp, bighead carp, black carp, and grass carp) or as an under ice lethal control for any aquatic nuisance species. The USGS and USFWS are currently working to establish a web-based system for end users to obtain access to the Carbon Dioxide–Carp label (required for legal application in the U.S.) and to report use (required by EPA).
Below are other science projects associated with this project.
Carbon Dioxide for General Aquatic Invasive Species Control
Effects of Carbon Dioxide on Non-Target Organisms
Carbon Dioxide as an Invasive Carp Lethal Control
Engineering and Testing of Carbon Dioxide Infusion Systems
Carbon Dioxide as an Invasive Carp Behavioral Deterrent
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Invasive Carp Control: Carbon Dioxide
Registration of new fishery chemicals is critical to facilitate field research and give resource managers the ability to incorporate chemical controls as part of their Integrated Pest Management plans. In April 2019, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) obtained a Section 3 registration from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for carbon dioxide (CO2) as a new fishery chemical under the name Carbon Dioxide–Carp. Currently, the USFWS, USGS, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state natural resource agencies, or persons under their direct supervision are the only approved applicators for Carbon Dioxide–Carp. This registration label allows approved applicators to administer Carbon Dioxide – Carp to deter invasive carps (silver carp, bighead carp, black carp, and grass carp) or as an under ice lethal control for any aquatic nuisance species. The USGS and USFWS are currently working to establish a web-based system for end users to obtain access to the Carbon Dioxide–Carp label (required for legal application in the U.S.) and to report use (required by EPA).
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.USGS scientist monitoring water quality during evaluation of CO2 on non-target fish during toxicity trials. - Science
Below are other science projects associated with this project.
Carbon Dioxide for General Aquatic Invasive Species Control
Invasive Carp Control: Carbon DioxideCarbon dioxide (CO2) is being evaluated as a new fishery chemical for general aquatic invasive species control. Most research has focused on its effectiveness as a behavioral deterrent and lethal control or invasive carps. However, because CO2 is generally non-selective, there is potential for this new control chemical to be applied across a wide range of...Effects of Carbon Dioxide on Non-Target Organisms
Invasive Carp Control: Carbon DioxideChemical controls are a vital component of many effective Integrated Pest Management plans. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is being evaluated as a new fishery chemical for invasive carps as a general toxicant or behavioral deterrent. Administration of non-selective chemicals, such as CO2, into public waters could pose a risk to non-target organisms (e.g. native mussels...Carbon Dioxide as an Invasive Carp Lethal Control
Invasive Carp Control: Carbon DioxideManagement agencies often rely on commercial harvest for invasive carp population control. Piscicides, or fish toxicants, are an alternative method that could supplement Integrated Pest Management plans to kill and remove large quantities of invasive carps in a relatively short period of time. This non-selective removal strategy could greatly improve removal...Engineering and Testing of Carbon Dioxide Infusion Systems
Invasive Carp Control: Carbon DioxideManagement agencies have identified key pinch-points where there is a need to block invasive carp passage. Recent studies have shown that carbon dioxide (CO2) can be an effective behavioral deterrent for invasive carps and could be used independently or in combination with other deterrents to reduce the risk of migration into new areas. Installation of a...Carbon Dioxide as an Invasive Carp Behavioral Deterrent
Invasive Carp Control: Carbon Dioxide Introduction of invasive carps into public waters of the United States has resulted in a large effort to limit dispersal beyond the Mississippi River watershed. Navigational structures positioned throughout most major rivers are potential pinch-points to block further range expansion into new areas. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is being evaluated as fish deterrent to... - Partners