Slug counts from baiting and trapping on the surface represent only a fraction of the total population. Slugs are hermaphrodites, and a single pair can hatch between 50 and 150 eggs every 4 to 6 weeks.
About Slugs
Identify slugs by the unique damage they cause to leaves and flowers. Slug grazing creates irregular holes with smooth edges. Slugs grazing on seedlings results in characteristic shredding of blades. Slugs are nocturnal, making them harder to identify than snails.
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Slug and snail infestations can wipe out your operation’s fruits, vegetables or ornamentals if not properly taken care of. Metarex®4% Slug and Snail Bait is highly palatable and contains metaldehyde for fast and effective mollusk control. The pellets are manufactured using our patented wet-process technology for uniformity and weather-resistance. Metarex is labeled for use in grass grown for seed, citrus, artichokes, leafy greens, tomatoes, ornamentals, blueberries, caneberries, perennial strawberries and other berries. See the label for full details.
Slugs can cause significant damage to grass grown for seed, impacting stand and yield. They are also a major threat to plant nurseries. The consistent mist and steady moisture ideal for seed germination are also ideal for slugs to thrive. Slugs on the soil surface graze on seedlings starting at emergence. Below the soil surface, slugs feed on seeds, preventing emergence or damaging seedlings.
Region information
Dozens of species of slugs live throughout North America. They prefer humid locations, and they thrive in fields, parks, gardens and other cultivated areas.
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