Georgia wildlife officials are urging anglers, boaters, and lake visitors to help prevent the spread of invasive snail ...

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Wildlife authorities are asking for anglers, boaters and lake visitors across Georgia to help prevent the spread of invasive snail species.

Apple snail, Georgia Department of Natural Resources ... trailer and fishing gear after each outing on the water Choose to not dump aquariums Don’t intentionally release non-native species ...

DNR said a parasite known as rat lungworm was found within apple and mystery snails. Apple snails are native to South America. Mystery snails are native to East Asia. Both snails are illegal to ...

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is urging caution after invasive snail species in the state were found to harbor a parasite that can cause illness in humans.

Apple snails, native to South America ... and fishing gear after each outing. Avoid dumping aquariums into natural water bodies. Refrain from intentionally releasing non-native species into ...

DNR notes both apple snails and mystery snails have been illegal ... choosing to not dump aquariums; or simply not intentionally releasing non-native species into waterbodies where they did ...

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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division continues to encourage anglers, boaters and lake visitors across the State to help prevent the spread of invasive snail ...

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