The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 2nd, 2001
Study raises hope on zebra mussels
But some experts doubt that radio waves can really zap the invaders
By JESSICA HANSEN
of the Journal Sentinel staff
Sunday, September 2, 2001
A new study that claims low-frequency radio waves might someday be used instead of chemicals to control zebra mussels has those who are battling infestations in Wisconsin lakes wondering whether this helps their efforts.
According to the study, zebra mussels exposed in an aquarium to very low-frequency electromagnetic waves -- about 60 hertz, similar to the frequency of household electric current -- died within 40...
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