Didymo News

Felt soled waders are a high risk vector for spreading Didymo. We are currently producing an information sheet and poster to ensure all anglers know how to treat their boots.

• We recommend that felt soled boots are not used by anglers fishing more than one river who are unable to guarantee to decontaminate the boots after every trip.
• Freezing boots until solid is widely accepted as the most viable method for decontamination
• Otherwise immerse felt soled boots in hot tap water (45 to 50 degrees) containing 2% dishwashing liquid or nappy cleaner for 30 minutes.