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Developing a Strategy to Control Invasive Snails Using Chemicals and Visual Cues
Jim Crocker
21st May, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study by the CSIRO European Laboratory in Australia investigates a new "push-pull" strategy to manage invasive Mediterranean snails
- Red artificial estivation supports were found to be the most attractive to the snails, effectively luring them away from crops
- Garlic extracts were identified as the most effective deterrent, offering a natural and environmentally friendly way to protect crops from snails
EnvironmentEcologyAnimal Science
References
Main Study
1) Toward a push-pull strategy against invasive snails using chemical and visual stimuli.
Published 20th May, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-62225-6
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