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peer-reviewed research article

Snails and slugs in ornamentals

authors

Michael P. Parrella, Department of Entomology, University of California
Karen L. Robb, Department of Entomology, University of California
Pat Morishita, Department of Entomology, University of California

publication information

California Agriculture 39(1):6-8. DOI: 10.3733/ca.v039n01p6. JANUARY-FEBRUARY 1985.

abstract

Some pesticides tested gave good control, but maintaining a snzil- and slug-free area for certification requires knowledge of both pest and chemical.

author affiliations

Michael P. Parrella is Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology, University of California, Riverside; Karen L. Robb is Staff Research Associate, Department of Entomology, University of California, Riverside; Pat Morishita (retired) was Staff Research Associate, Department of Entomology, University of California, Riverside;

author notes

This research was supported by the California Association of Nurserymen and the Northern California Flower Growers and Shippers Association. The technical assistance of Alan Urena and Drs. Judy Johnson and Adrian Mayr is gratefully acknowledged.