FAQs

Thresholds and dose – How many slugs or snails are needed to justify a treatment?

With the presence of 2 specimens per square metre, a treatment is already justified. Slugs usually appear in patches, so targeted applications can often be carried out.

What bait dose is suitable for each situation?

It depends on the pest level present. An average dose is 4 kg per hectare, but it is advisable to download the app for a more precise calculation.

Timing of application – When is the best time to apply the bait, and what happens if it rains after application?

The best time is 7 days before sowing or immediately afterwards. If there are many eggs, it is important to split applications to control both adults and juveniles.

Behaviour and life cycle – How do slugs and snails reproduce?

They reproduce from eggs, and it is advisable to monitor each year to determine the need for control.

Does the pest remain in the field from one year to the next?

It depends on several factors such as climate, egg laying, and control practices. It is important to monitor every year.

Damage and symptoms – What type of damage do these molluscs cause in crops and at what plant stage are they most harmful?

The most severe damage occurs during crop emergence, when they compromise plant stand by feeding on cotyledons and young stems.

Control strategies – Are they controlled only with baits?

The use of baits is the most effective strategy.