Anthurium (Anthurium spp.)

Snails (Ariophanta, Solata)

Symptoms

  • Damage to young roots.
  • Feed on the leaves and developing flowers.
  • Damage is caused during night.

Management

  • Keep the field clean.
  • Pick the snails by hand and dip in hot water or salt solution.
  • Spread lime and wood ash to repel snails.

Chemical Control

Sl.No Generic Name Trade Name Color code Remarks
1 Metaldehyde 2.5 DP Snailkill Yellow In case of severe attack, broadcast the poison bait Metaldehyde 2.5 DP or dung rolls containing Meataldehyde (2.5%)
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Extremely Toxic
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Highly Toxic
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Moderately Toxic
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Slightly Toxic