Invasive zebra mussel larvae have been confirmed in Tanners Lake in Landfall.

Officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Thursday that a recent DNR analysis of water samples from the lake showed 12 zebra mussel larvae, called veligers.

“While the DNR has not found adult zebra mussels in Tanners Lake, the presence of veligers suggests reproducing zebra mussel populations,” officials said.

Tanners Lake will now be listed as “infested with zebra mussels,” officials said.

State law requires boaters, anglers and waterfront property owners to take a variety of actions to prevent the spread of zebra mussels, regardless of whether a lake has an infestation, according to the DNR.

People should contact a Minnesota DNR aquatic invasive species specialist if they believe they have found zebra mussels or any other invasive species not already known to be in the water body.

Zebra mussels can compete with native species for food and habitat, cut the feet of swimmers, reduce the performance of boat motors and damage water-intake pipes.

More information is available at dnr.state.mn.us/ais.

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