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Slug Control Efforts in Hawaii

Slug Control Efforts in Hawaii. Arnold H. Hara University of Hawaii at Manoa Dept. of Plant & Environmental Protection Sciences Hilo, Hawaii. Pestiferous Snails and Slugs in Hawaii. Two-striped slug, Veronicella cubensis. Brown slug, Vaginulus plebeius.

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Slug Control Efforts in Hawaii

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  1. Slug Control Efforts in Hawaii Arnold H. Hara University of Hawaii at Manoa Dept. of Plant & Environmental Protection Sciences Hilo, Hawaii

  2. Pestiferous Snails and Slugs in Hawaii Two-striped slug, Veronicella cubensis Brown slug, Vaginulus plebeius Tornatellides sp., a native cone spiral shell snail on foliage <1/4 inch in length Zonitoides arboreus, an alien flat spiral shell snail on foliage and roots of plants. <1/4 inch Giant African Snail, Achatina fulica

  3. Two-striped slug, Veronicella cubensis Brown slug, Vaginulus plebeius *These slugs were first reported in Hawaii in 1978-1985. *Extensive damage to ornamental, vegetable and landscape plants. *High rainfall (133 in per year) encouraged high slug populations. *No effective natural enemy has been identified. *Hawaii has a rich native snail fauna. *

  4. Endangered Hawaiian Tree Snails Achatinella sp. *Victim of forest depletion, shell collection, canivorous snails. *Twenty-two of 41 species are already extinct.

  5. Biology of Slugs *Adults are hermaphroditic (possess both male and female sex organs). After mating both may lay eggs. * Egg mass average about 50 eggs, and hatch in 14-30 days depending on species and temperature. *Juveniles reach sexual maturity in 3-5 months and may take 2 years to fully grown. *Copper is know to be repellent and toxic to slugs. Used as a mechanical barrier in nurseries. *Slugs are effectively controlled with slug bait with metaldehyde as the toxicant (Deadline, Corry’s etc.) Egg mass Copper screen between leg and bench top.

  6. Efficacy of Molluscicides • Almost all molluscicides available today have metaldehyde as the active ingredient. • Formulation and bait attractancy determine efficacy. • Major formulation types include: • Granule (Deadline granules) • Coated Granule (Durham Granules) • Pellet (Deadline Bullets, Deadline Mini-Pellets) • Paste (Deadline 40) • Liquid (Deadline One Last Meal)

  7. Evaluation of Molluscicides(with & without simulated rainfall) • Each molluscicide evaluated was applied at the recommended rate to one sq. ft2 cages, constructed of a of a wood frame, aluminum screen bottom, and a Plexiglas cover. • Cage contained potting mix (1” thick), lettuce and a slug shelter. • Rainfall was simulated daily using overhead irrigation (500 ml). • At daily intervals, 10 slugs were added to one of eight cages which was then covered to prevent further watering. • Mortality assessed 1, 3, and 6 DAT. Screen bottom

  8. Dead slugs - Deadline

  9. Two-striped slug, Veronicella cubensis Treatment w/o rainfall w/ rainfall* Deadline Granules (G) 83.5 44.3 Deadline Bullets (P) 65.8 44.3 Deadline OLM (L) 29.9 39.3 Deadline 40 (LP) 17.7 37.7 Snail & Slug AG (P) 60.1 36.7 RCO Slug & Snail (P) 44.9 33.3 Corry’s Liquid Control (L) 17.5 25.7 Metaldehyde Methiocarb (CG) 33.3 16.5 Durham 3.5 Granules (CG) 28.4 8.4 Corry’s S/S Insect Killer (P) 27.4 8.3 Corry’s S/S Insect Killer (L) 16.8 6.1 Ortho Bug-Geta (P) 41.0 3.2 *Subjected to 500 ml of simulated rainfall daily for 8 days. *Mortality observed 6 days after treatment.

  10. Brown slug, Vaginulus plebeius Treatment w/o rainfall w/ rainfall* Deadline OLM (L) 40.5 47.8 Snail & Slug AG (P) 62.4 47.5 Deadline 40 (LP) 18.0 46.6 Deadline Bullets (P) 76.3 45.6 RCO Slug & Snail (P) 55.1 42.2 Corry’s Liquid Control (L) 13.6 37.4 Deadline Granules (G) 81.2 32.1 Ortho Bug-Geta (P) 57.5 23.9 Corry’s S/S Insect Killer (P) 38.1 21.5 Metaldehyde Methiocarb (G) 60.3 21.0 Corry’s S/S Insect Killer (L) 6.8 17.6 Durham 3.5 (CG) 47.2 15.6 Durham 7.5 (CG) 47.9 14.8 Ortho Bug-Geta Plus (P) 34.6 10.1 *Subjected to 500 ml of simulated rainfall daily for 8 days; Mortality 6 DAT.

  11. Deadline Bullets Pelleted Formulation Brown slug Mortality (arcsine) Y = 52.4 – 2.2x r2 = 0.8; P = 0.0051 Days after treatment 0 DAT 1 DAT 3 DAT 5 DAT 7 DAT Subjected to simulated rainfall of 500 ml for 8 Days. Pellets crumbled and deteriorated after initial swelling with moisture. 4% metaldehyde

  12. Deadline 40 Liquid Paste Formulation Brown slug Mortality (arcsine) Y = 32.1 – 2.3x r2 = 0.6; P = 0.0263 Days after treatment Liquid and liquid paste formulations diffused with rainfall increasing effective- ness. 0 DAT 1 DAT 3 DAT 5 DAT 7 DAT Subjected to simulated rainfall of 500 ml for 8 Days. 4% metaldehyde

  13. Moldy Slug Bait • Mold development is a problem in areas with high rainfall/humidity. • Liquid and paste formulations were more resistant to mold development than pelleted, granule or coated granule formulations.

  14. Advantages and disadvantages • Paste and Liquid formulations • Increase in effectiveness with rainfall • Resistant to mold development • Poor initial kill • Application labor intensive • Pelleted formulations • High initial kill • Easy broadcast application with good coverage • Decrease in effectiveness with rainfall • Very susceptible to mold development

  15. Efficacy of Other Snail and Slug Products *Methiocarb – also effective western flower thrips, aphids, mites, bird repellent Mesurol Pro 2% bait- Gowan Mesurol 75-W 75% spray – Gowan *Iron Phosphate – fertilizer ingredient from Germany Lawn and Garden Products, Inc. Sluggo Bait 1% (Monterey) Worry Free Slug and Snail Bait 1% *Metaldehyde –most common molluscicide Deadline M-Ps (minipellets) 4%

  16. Efficacy of Slug & Snail Baits (No simulated rainfall) (Two-striped slug) (Rate for all products at 1.0 lb per 1000 sq. ft)

  17. What Killed This Slug? Untreated Treated Garlic! ECOguard *Commercial garlic based pesticide developed by in United Kingdom by ECOspray Ltd. *Encouraging results in southern Spain for whitefly control in greenhouse crops.

  18. Promising Products for Slug Control??? *Garlic a.i. = allicin, effective repellent 2.5 to 5% solution *Ureaformaldehyde a nitrogen fertilizer formulated as a pellet. 6% solution *Cinnnamamide a cinnamic acid derivative. antifeedant; repellent 1% solution From Schuder et al. 2003. Barriers, repellents and antifeedants for snail and slug control. Crop Protection 22: 1033-1038.

  19. Copper screen barriers used at a certified nursery Copper barrier

  20. Effectiveness of Barriers Number of slugs V. plebeius V. cubensis Copper 1.7 b 3.0 b Fiberglass* 5.3 b 4.3 b Aluminum 11.7 ab 19.7 a Paper board 23.0 a 26.3 a *Effectiveness of fiberglass was due to the collapse of the screen with the weight of the foraging slug.

  21. Copper Hydroxide against Slugs *Copper hydroxide [Cu(OH)2] is usually used a fungicide (Kocide; Champ). *Formulated as a root growth regulator by incorporating the copper hydroxide into latex paint on the inner surface of pots, grow bags & groundcovers. *Inhibits root development, prevents root-bounding and promotes fibrous root growth. *Also provides weed control. *Discovered to be highly effective in repelling slugs. *For more information on Spinout (Griffin Corp.) go to: http://www.nurserysupplies.com/products/products.htm Without Spinout With Spinout Liquid Flowable A.I. Copper Hydroxide* 7.1% Inert 92.9% *Metallic copper equivalent 4.6%

  22. Spinout on root mealybugs and palm rooting. Spinout Untreated *Root matting on bottom of pot increased root mealybug infestations. *Spinout (copper hydroxide) significantly prevented root matting, therefore minimizing root mealybug infestations.

  23. Control Strategies for Slugs *PHYSICAL - copper barriers. *CHEMICAL - baits, sprays (Slugfest), copper hydroxide, garlic. *CULTURAL - sanitation; remove rotting leaves. *MECHANICAL- harvest every morning with a fork or chopsticks. *BIOLOGICAL - predacious snail, Euglandina; flatworms, nematodes, but these will also affect native snails.

  24. Acknowledgements For technical assistance: Benjamin Hu Christopher Jacobsen Trent Hata Julie Yogi-Chun For financial support: Amvac GemChem Griffin Lonza Meerkat Environmental OR-CAL Chemical Pace International United Horticultural Supply

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