The Fate of <i>Deroceras reticulatum</i> Following Metaldehyde Poisoning
The concentration of a pesticide used in agriculture not only has implications for effectiveness of pest control but may also have significant wider environmental consequences. This research explores the acceptability of metaldehyde slug pellets at different concentrations by <i>Deroceras reti...
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| description | The concentration of a pesticide used in agriculture not only has implications for effectiveness of pest control but may also have significant wider environmental consequences. This research explores the acceptability of metaldehyde slug pellets at different concentrations by <i>Deroceras reticulatum</i> (Müller, 1774) (Agriolimacidae), and the changes in the health status of the slug when allowed to recover. The highest metaldehyde concentration (5%) yielded the highest slug mortality; however, it also produced the highest proportion of unpoisoned slugs, suggesting the highest level of pellet rejection. Pellets with 1% metaldehyde were as effective as 3% pellets in paralysing a significant proportion of the population after initial pellet exposure; however, more slugs were able to recover from metaldehyde poisoning at 1% metaldehyde compared with 3%. There was no statistically significant difference between the mortality rate of slugs regardless of metaldehyde concentration, suggesting that a lower concentration of metaldehyde may be as effective as a higher concentration. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ea1e955ccd3a4b4e91e76b7879c8cf7e2023-11-21T15:18:10ZengMDPI AGInsects2075-44502021-04-0112434410.3390/insects12040344The Fate of <i>Deroceras reticulatum</i> Following Metaldehyde PoisoningAmy Campbell0Neil Audsley1Gordon Port2School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UKFera Science Ltd., Sand Hutton York YO41 1LZ, UKSchool of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UKThe concentration of a pesticide used in agriculture not only has implications for effectiveness of pest control but may also have significant wider environmental consequences. This research explores the acceptability of metaldehyde slug pellets at different concentrations by <i>Deroceras reticulatum</i> (Müller, 1774) (Agriolimacidae), and the changes in the health status of the slug when allowed to recover. The highest metaldehyde concentration (5%) yielded the highest slug mortality; however, it also produced the highest proportion of unpoisoned slugs, suggesting the highest level of pellet rejection. Pellets with 1% metaldehyde were as effective as 3% pellets in paralysing a significant proportion of the population after initial pellet exposure; however, more slugs were able to recover from metaldehyde poisoning at 1% metaldehyde compared with 3%. There was no statistically significant difference between the mortality rate of slugs regardless of metaldehyde concentration, suggesting that a lower concentration of metaldehyde may be as effective as a higher concentration.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/4/344slugmolluscmolluscicidepesticidechemical controlrecovery |
| spellingShingle | Amy Campbell Neil Audsley Gordon Port The Fate of <i>Deroceras reticulatum</i> Following Metaldehyde Poisoning Insects slug mollusc molluscicide pesticide chemical control recovery |
| title | The Fate of <i>Deroceras reticulatum</i> Following Metaldehyde Poisoning |
| title_full | The Fate of <i>Deroceras reticulatum</i> Following Metaldehyde Poisoning |
| title_fullStr | The Fate of <i>Deroceras reticulatum</i> Following Metaldehyde Poisoning |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Fate of <i>Deroceras reticulatum</i> Following Metaldehyde Poisoning |
| title_short | The Fate of <i>Deroceras reticulatum</i> Following Metaldehyde Poisoning |
| title_sort | fate of i deroceras reticulatum i following metaldehyde poisoning |
| topic | slug mollusc molluscicide pesticide chemical control recovery |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/4/344 |
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