Snail and Slug Solutions
integrated snail & isopod management
Snail & Slug Solutions Services
Snail & Slug Solutions implements a workable strategy that focuses on long-term control of snail, slug and isopod populations through a combination of identification and monitoring, research, prevention and the introduction of control systems in an economically and environmentally sustainable way.
Monitor & Identify
Identifying the slug or snail species present in crops greatly influence the control measures used and continual monitoring help us to determine the scope of the snail infestation and identify problem areas at an early stage.
This monitoring and identification ensures that no molluscicides will be used when not necessary or that the incorrect molluscicides will be used.
Research
We focus our research projects on a broad selection of snail, slug and isopod control including chemical, biological and cultural systems. Our goal is to integrate new tools that are economically and environmentally viable.
Including trategies for the management of snails, slugs and isopods in vineyards, orchards, grain, and cereal fields and nurseries.
Prevention
Snail & Slug Solutions work to manage producers’ orchards or vineyards to prevent snails, slugs and isopods from becoming a threat. This may mean using cultural, chemical or biological methods.
These pre-emptive control methods can be very effective and cost-efficient. Timing is the most critical aspect in the prevention of a snail or slug infestation.
Control
Once monitoring indicate that snail, slug or isopod control is required, and preventive methods are no longer effective, Snail & Slug Solutions will analyse and evaluate the information gathered during monitoring to develop a long-term control system.
Both for effectiveness and risk, to reduce slug and snail pests, rather than relying on a desperate reaction to an immediate problem.
Take Pre-emptive Action to Control Snail and Slug Populations
Integrated Snail Management Programme and Application Strategies
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Snail & Slug Solutions is an independent consulting service specialising in snail and isopod management, and bio-control systems for grape, vegetable, fruit and grain framers as well as nurseries. We provide expert advice on snail, slug and isopod management to assist growers to cope with their snail infestations.
We collect data and work as a team with the grower to determine the scope of the snail infestation and then to constantly monitor the snail population. The data gathered are analysed and applied to specialised programmes that allow our clients to take pre-emptive action to control snail and slug populations.
The Integrated Snail Management programme rely on accurate identification of snail, slugs and isopods, and timely application strategies based on projected snail and slug populations. Utilising the correct product, at the right time, is vital for effective management of snail and slug populations.
During each scouting visit, we will use real-time data to determine snail and slug infestations while developing custom strategies for snail and slug pellet applications or bio-control.
Snail & Slug Solutions is owned by Arnold du Preez, a AVCASA AgriSETA accredited consultant, with more than 30 years experience in his field.
Grain Crops
Just one single slug can hollow out as many as 50 wheat seeds in the first week after drilling.
Vegetables
Many vegetable crops have zero tolerance for slug contamination which may lead to crop disaster.
Fruit Trees
Continual monitoring of snails and isopods in fruit orchards even if numbers are low are essential.
Vineyards
Timing is everything in the control of snail and slug numbers in the vineyard.
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