Mineral oil barrier is an effective alternative for suppression of damage by white snails
Purpose: Citrus white snail, Helicella candeharica Pfeiffer (Panpulmonata: Helicidae) is one of the most important orchard pests. In this study, the effectiveness of mineral oil was compared with molluscicide baits such as metaldehyde, ferricole (iron phosphate) and a snail-repellent paint in a comm...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2019-02-01
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Series: | Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica. Section B, Soil and Plant Science |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09064710.2018.1510026 |