Optimising Slug Management

Investigate non-chemical control options for slugs, an emerging pest in minimum till agriculture.

PROJECT PARTNERS

Birchip Cropping Group, Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC), South Australian Research & Development Institute (SARDI)

This project is funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought fund.

PROJECT TERM

February 2024 – December 2026

spring bait, control plus 2 x baiting treatments spring prior to sowing canola.

1. Dry out soil to make habitat less favourable for slugs; cultivate top 5cm

2. Pre spread 80-100kg/ha of urea prior to sowing canola

3. Rolling the soil after sowing to reduce the shelter for slugs provided by clods.