Suggested thresholds for control
Oilseeds | Cereals | Pulses | |
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Small pointed snail | 20 per square metre (/m2) | 40/m2 | N/A |
Vineyard | 5/m2 | 20/m2 | 5/m2 |
White Italian snail | 5/m2 | 20/m2 | 5/m2 |
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There are three snail species that damage broadacre crops in Western Australia . Snail damage to crops has increased over the past ten years. It is estimated that WA growers spend $3 million annually to control them in coastal and high rainfall areas.
Oilseeds | Cereals | Pulses | |
---|---|---|---|
Small pointed snail | 20 per square metre (/m2) | 40/m2 | N/A |
Vineyard | 5/m2 | 20/m2 | 5/m2 |
White Italian snail | 5/m2 | 20/m2 | 5/m2 |
Condition | Similarities | Differences |
---|---|---|
Diagnosing slugs in crops | Leave clear slime trails in the morning. | Slugs hide during the day. |
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There may be other economic and financial implications that need to be considered when choosing a management option. These may include:
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