Spiny water flea on the increase in New Hampshire’s largest lake

[Outdoorsman]

An important Take-A-Way from the article

Drain your boat, bait buckets, bilges, live wells, and other water-holding equipment away from the waterbody, leaving all drains in the open position during transport.

Dry anything that comes into contact with the water, preferably for 24-48 hours.


https://www.laconiadailysun.com/special_sections/boating/spiny-water-flea-on-the-increase-in-new-hampshire-s-largest-lake/article_4bb335f4-6715-11ef-bf5d-d36bb5566920.html

[Descant]

The key here is drain AWAY from the water.. Pulling plugs to drain on the ramp only sends oil, antifreeze, whatever drippings you might have, back into the lake. If you can, turn off the bilge pump until you are away. The tilt of the ramp sends water sloshing around the bilge and then it gets pumped out onto the ramp and into the lake.