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Steam treatment

Steam cleaning the Port of Tacoma to eradicate invasive snail

October 5, 2020

WSU Extension is working with the Port of Tacoma and the WSDA to eradicate the invasive Mediterranean vineyard snail using steam.

A blue tarp covers a small part of a large grassy area. A dark brown section of grass is right next to the tarp. In the background is a large tank, with hoses running from the tank to the tarp.

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