About EarthTec Qz
Copper 2+, the cupric ion
Thanks to its unique formulation, the copper in EarthTec and EarthTec QZ is kept entirely in the cupric ion form – the only biologically active form of copper – and it therefore works at a significantly lower copper dose than copper sulfate or chelated copper products. There is virtually no waste or loss to precipitation or settling, and for that reason we believe EarthTec is the most environmentally responsible way to apply copper for pest control.
Chinese pond mussels eradicated from New Jersey nature preserve
In a notably successful campaign against a troublesome invasive species, Fish and Wildlife Service officials today are applauding the eradication of a dinner plate-sized foreign intruder from New Jersey ponds.
Invasive Mussel Control a Key Topic at National Association of Lake Managers Meeting
Invasive mussel control will be a key topic at the upcoming NALMS symposium in Burlington, Vermont. The event will feature a tour of the city’s . . .
Zebra Mussel Myth #4: Copper Kills Fish
Copper is toxic to fish at high concentrations. That much is true. But copper is also a natural element that is approved for use in drinking water. When used efficiently, at concentrations well below the minimum for drinking water, it is not a threat to fish or to the larger ecosystem.