How to trap a slug: Commercial versus homemade slug traps

Hagnell, J; Schänder, Christoffer; Martin, Nilsson; Ragnarsson, J; Valstar, H; Wollkopf, Antje; Proschwitz, Ted von

doi:10.1016/j.cropro.2005.04.008

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“…1) suggest, that lager beers are effective attractants for A. lusitanicus. This observation was confirmed by previous studies on land snails of various species [18][19][20][21]. It has been found, that brand of beer, hence its various chemical composition [22], may influence on the attractiveness of this drink for slugs A. lusitanicus.…”

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Beer as Olfactory Attractant in the Fight Against Harmful Slugs Arion Lusitanicus Mabille 1868 / Piwo Jako Atraktant W Zwalczaniu Szkodliwego Ślimaka Z Gatunku Arion Lusitanicus Mabille 1868

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Abstract:In 2012-2013 a series of laboratory and field experiments were carried out to check out, if beers can be used as olfactory attractants in the fight against harmful slugs Arion lusitanicus. Six brands of lager beer were used for olfactory analysis (Goolman Premium, Harnas Jasne Pełne, Tatra Mocne, Kasztelan Niepasteryzowane, Lezajsk Niepasteryzowane, Wojak Jasny Pelny). During laboratory and field tests it was evidenced that beers of all types were more attractive for slugs than water.

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“…They included setting of 12 homemade traps, located randomly in the park area beside the Institute of Applied Biotechnology and Basic Science. They were built according to the method described by Hagnell et al [19]. A half of traps contained 125 cm 3 of water and remaining six traps contained 125 cm 3 of beer of analyzed brands.…”

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Beer as Olfactory Attractant in the Fight Against Harmful Slugs Arion Lusitanicus Mabille 1868 / Piwo Jako Atraktant W Zwalczaniu Szkodliwego Ślimaka Z Gatunku Arion Lusitanicus Mabille 1868

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“…Snail traps are available commercially or can be made from locally available materials [ 12 – 14 ]. These systems use a food bait alone or combined with a killing agent such as salt or a pesticide like metaldehyde [ 12 , 15 – 17 ].…”

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Designing a trapping strategy to aid Giant African Snail (Lissachatina fulica) eradication programs

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In pest eradication programs, traps can directly reduce pest populations; however, their application to gastropod programs remains relatively unexplored. The South Florida Giant African Snail, Liassachatina fulica (Pulmonata: Achatinidae), eradication program allowed a realistic evaluation of their utility. Field studies were conducted to determine the best bait, barrier and trap for use during the eradication program. Immature and adult snails were attracted to banana fruit and a commercially produced bait but only the commercially produced bait did not attract non-target and pest mammals. Four commercially produced traps and 4 barriers were field evaluated for snail retention efficacy. Snails escaped all traps and trap/barrier combinations but the rate of escape ranged from 10–100% after 24 hrs. Laboratory studies confirmed that snails can survive crossing a 5 cm barrier of copper tape, salt, insect stickem or antifouling paint. In the laboratory study snails did not cross copper sulfate but they crossed the barrier in the field. Adding salt to traps as a means to retain snails reduced the number of snails trapped. Laboratory studies confirmed that dry salt decreased the number of snails entering traps and snails did not enter traps when the salt was dissolved in water. Two trap types and the commercial bait were selected for a large-scale program test. For three months, trapping along with hand collection and pesticide application were conducted on 114 properties in five locations. Traps caught snails when surveys and regular pesticide applications on the same properties did not detect them. On 21 occasions snails were only found in traps, and both immature and adult snails were caught. This study showed that traps could be effectively deployed in an eradication program and they could capture snails that may have escaped other control measures.

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“…It is fortunate that we do not spray beer on crops. It is, however, sometimes used as a pesticide by home gardeners for the control of slugs (Hagnell et al. 2006).…”

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Research to realisation: the challenging path for novel pest management products in Australia

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Australian Journal of Entomology

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In this Overview, we explore the linkages between basic research and the commercial development of novel pest management products in Australia. Despite the large volume of research in fundamental and applied aspects of entomology, very few new pest management products are developed and commercialised in Australia. Reasons for this include demanding and expensive regulatory requirements which (as in many other countries) mean that commercial development is the province of large multinational agrochemical companies. We describe the Australian regulatory system and the opportunities and difficulties it can present, using examples from recently registered Australian products, Magnet ® moth attractant and the MOOV ® range of insect repellents. The science behind these products is described in a series of papers in this issue of Australian Journal of Entomology. We also explore some of the commercial imperatives in novel product development, and aspects of the interactions between researchers and commercial partners. Finally, we discuss potential advantages of Australia as a locale for commercial development of novel products.

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How to trap a slug: Commercial versus homemade slug traps

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Beer as Olfactory Attractant in the Fight Against Harmful Slugs Arion Lusitanicus Mabille 1868 / Piwo Jako Atraktant W Zwalczaniu Szkodliwego Ślimaka Z Gatunku Arion Lusitanicus Mabille 1868

Beer as Olfactory Attractant in the Fight Against Harmful Slugs Arion Lusitanicus Mabille 1868 / Piwo Jako Atraktant W Zwalczaniu Szkodliwego Ślimaka Z Gatunku Arion Lusitanicus Mabille 1868

Designing a trapping strategy to aid Giant African Snail (Lissachatina fulica) eradication programs

Research to realisation: the challenging path for novel pest management products in Australia

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