Slugs and snails pose a serious risk in grapes. Snails feed on vines from early spring to the middle of summer resulting in crop damage. During mid to late summer they seek shelter from dry, hot conditions. Snails seeking shelter among bunches and leaves can end being harvested which can result in the downgrading of grapes.

Use SLUGPRO to assess populations. Once the level of risk and required dosage is established, include recommended bait of either SLUGGEM®, SLUGGIT® or SLUGGER® snail bait pellets. Applications should be done early autumn before conditions become favourable to start feeding and mating. This is a very important time for snail control. In Spring when snails have come out of hibernation, bait right after application of herbicides.

Continue to monitor the crop via SLUGPRO after applications and make follow up applications if necessary. Continue snail monitoring even if numbers are low, as numbers can increase rapidly over a short period.

An even distribution is important to ensure targeted species come into contact with pellets as soon as possible. Calibrate your equipment accurately. Cultural Control practices can help reduce your pellet requirement.