摘要 |
<p>Methods for controlling spores in aqueous systems, especially closed systems. These methods include contacting germinating agent with an aqueous closed system for a sufficient period of time and under non-hostile conditions so that spores capable of germinating can germinate into vegetative cells, and subjecting the germinated vegetative cells to biocidal treatment. These methods also include contacting germinating agent with the aqueous system for a sufficient period of time and under non-hostile conditions so that spores capable of germinating can germinate into vegetative cells, subjecting the germinated vegetative cells to biocidal treatment in a hostile environment; and cycling between hostile and non-hostile environments.</p> |