10807: Organic Centre Wales Technical Note 4: Biology and management of slugs
(September 2005) Organic Centre Wales Technical Note 4: Biology and management of slugs. Organic Centre Wales.
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Summary
Slugs are the most common and widespread pest affecting all farmers and growers. There are 29 species of slugs in the UK. The most destructive are from the Deroceras, Arion and Malix groups. Very few crops are unaffected as slugs are polyphagus and feed throughout the year whenever conditions are cool/warm and damp. With FYM & green manures, soil organic matter levels are increased which favours slugs. Snails tend to be less important, but can cause problems in gardens and on cane fruits. This technical note discusses natural enemies of slugs, nature of damage, life history and control measures, and lists sources of further information.
| Document Language: | English |
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| Keywords: | slugs, biology, management, control |
| Subject Areas: | Crop husbandry > Crop health, quality, protection Knowledge management > Education, extension and communication Crop husbandry > Production systems |
| Research affiliation: | UK > Univ. Aberystwyth > Organic Centre Wales (OCW) UK > ADAS |
| Total budget (Euro): | 0 |
| Orgprints ID Number: | 10807 |
| Contact: | OCW, |
| Deposited On: | 19 June 2007 |
| EPrint Type: | Other |
| Published?: | Published |
| Peer Review Status: | Not peer-reviewed |
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