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Are rusty crayfish invasive in Ontario?

Asked: Nick LaFave, Last Updated:

Rusty crayfish are large, aggressive crayfish native to the Ohio River Basin in the United States. The species was likely introduced to Ontario by anglers from other areas discarding crayfish they were using as bait. ... Once rusty crayfish are established, there is currently no practical way to permanently remove them.

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