Snails Giant African Snail - Achatina fulica Symptom of damage
| Snails Giant African Snail - Achatina fulica Symptom of damage They feed on the young leaves, roots, flower buds and even open flowers. Slugs usually hide during day and become active during night Presence of slimy fluid on foliage Management Apply 15% metaldehyde dust or 20% metaldehyde liquid. Sprinkle 5% metaldehyde pellets around the infested plant. If the population is low, collect and destroy. |
- They feed on the young leaves, roots, flower buds and even open flowers.
- Slugs usually hide during day and become active during night
- Presence of slimy fluid on foliage
Management
- Apply 15% metaldehyde dust or 20% metaldehyde liquid.
- Sprinkle 5% metaldehyde pellets around the infested plant.
- If the population is low, collect and destroy.