http://sites.duke.edu/writing20_12_s2011/2011/02/19/sea-lamprey-control-methods/ Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:54:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://sites.duke.edu/writing20_12_s2011/2011/02/19/sea-lamprey-control-methods/#comment-1882 Ming Ming Wang Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:56:20 +0000 http://sites.duke.edu/writing20_12_s2011/?p=417#comment-1882 I think I meant to leave the impression that lampricides do decrease sea lamprey populations, but if we were to use less lampricides in combination with alternative control methods, then population control would continue to be as effective as it is now. Some alternatives to lampricides are migration barriers, traps and release of sterilized males. Most sources suggest that lamprey control has been relatively successful. I am simply curious how effective and efficient alternatives to lampricides are. That way, we are not pouring large amounts of potentially dangerous chemicals into the local aquatic ecosystems.

]]> http://sites.duke.edu/writing20_12_s2011/2011/02/19/sea-lamprey-control-methods/#comment-368 Nancy Anderson Goodridge Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:07:35 +0000 http://sites.duke.edu/writing20_12_s2011/?p=417#comment-368 How does the chemical pesticide increase Sea Lamprey populations? And what are the alternative control methods? The last paragraph indicates the problem has been solved – is that the impression you meant to leave? Until the last paragraph, which prompted my questions, this piece is nicely written.

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