Slugs and snails

Helix spp. , Limax spp.
Contributor: Wageningen University & Research
Date Compiled: 2025
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Prevention

Solution
Strip cropping
Utility plants
Appropriate soil preparation

Control

Regulations surrounding biological products can change rapidly – always verify products recommended here with the most recent legislation and lists of products registered for your country
Solution Product Category Application Details and Notes (commercial product example)
Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita
Parasitic nematode 
(NEMASLUG) 0.5 to 3 mill. Nematodes/ 100 m2

Regulations surrounding chemical products can change rapidly – always verify chemicals recommended here with the most recent legislation and lists of products registered for your country
Solution Product Category Max nb. of a. i. application/year Application Details and Notes (commercial product example) Chemical Group
Ferric phosphate
Synthetic slug pesticide
4
(IROXX) Dosage 7 Kg/Ha
Inorganic
The information made available here has been obtained from or is based upon sources believed by CABI to be reliable but is not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness. Anyone acting or relying on such information does so entirely at their own risk. The efficacy of the IPM methods included above will depend on local conditions and might not always be suitable everywhere within the specified country.