10232: The potential for slug control with ferric phosphate
(2006) The potential for slug control with ferric phosphate. Poster presented at What can organic farming deliver? COR 2006, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, 18-20 September 2006; Published in Atkinson, C; Ball, B; Davies, D H K; Rees, R; Russell, G; Stockdale, E A; Watson, C A; Walker, R and Younie, D, Eds. Aspects of Applied Biology 79, What will organic farming deliver? COR 2006, page pp. 225-226.
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Summary
Slug and snail damage, especially on young plants can mean serious economic loss for growers. Organic growers have in the past had few, if any, effective products to use for their control. Now ferric phosphate has recently gained organic status from the Organic Farmers and Growers organisation. Its unique mode of action, environmental profile and effectiveness against a range of slug and snail species will make this a first choice for all organic growers. The eventual breakdown components iron and phosphate, will contribute to the crop’s nutrient supply.
| Document Language: | English |
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| Keywords: | Slug control, snail control, ferric phosphate, Ferramol |
| Subject Areas: | Crop husbandry > Crop health, quality, protection Farming Systems > Farm nutrient management |
| Research affiliation: | UK > Other organizations UK > Colloquium of Organic Researchers (COR) > COR 2006 |
| Total budget (Euro): | 0 |
| Orgprints ID Number: | 10232 |
| Contact: | MILLMAN, Mrs Carol A |
| Deposited On: | 20 December 2006 |
| EPrint Type: | Conference poster |
| Published?: | Published |
| Peer Review Status: | Not peer-reviewed |
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