Quagga mussels detected again in Idaho, but numbers are down as Ag Department makes eradication push

Idaho state officials say they are continuing to push for full eradication of quagga mussels after again detecting the invasive species in the Snake River near Twin Falls earlier this month. Although quagga mussels and larvae are small, state officials and conservationists say they cause giant problems because of how rapidly they reproduce. A musse

By: Clark Corbin

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: August 27, 2026

Words: 1,154

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Idaho state officials say they are continuing to push for full eradication of quagga mussels after again detecting the invasive species in the Snake River near Twin Falls earlier this month.

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Although quagga mussels and larvae are small, state officials and conservationists say they cause giant problems because of how rapidly they reproduce. A mussel infestation can clog pipes used for irrigation …

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