Jiva

Thanks... this is a very good subject to bring up. Invasive species is a very serious problem and is a form of pollution. Pollution of all kinds (air/land/water) in our modern age is threatening the overall survival of humans. So what is some good effective ways to lessen or at least minimize the release of invasive species?

• Water disposal should be done with UV, then potassium permanganate and finally boiled (bleach may also help) before going any place after being removed from your set up.
• Plant material of any kind should be collected and allowed to dry. Then burned or broken down in an acid (which must be neutralized before disposal). A good alternative is to use in a compost system but this will not provide 100% effectiveness unless your compost system is managed correctly.

Reality however... since we are dealing with human beings. We can pass any law we want, we can discuss all we want, we can plain ole follow good and proper responsible practices..... Statistically a small few of the millions (tens of millions globally) will not follow or practice what is required. This is all it takes to cause a very serious problem.

Richard JIVA Wickboldt

Burks

I leave my unwanted plants in a bowl to dry.....until I get to them. This can be as little as a week or up to a month. Anything that was once living probably isn't now.

During the summer months I save the dried clippings and use them to start fires for outdoor cooking, light, etc.

Marauder

My trimmings go into a 20g snail tank. It's a mess, but my Apple snails love it! They're natures garbage disposal. I can't even keep Duckweed in that tank.