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Corn: Slugs (Various species)
Excerpt from Chapter 2, Field Crop Protection Guide, Order this publication Table of ContentsDescriptionJuveniles and adults are soft-bodied, legless, greyish or mottled in appearance and have a slimy or gelatinous covering that helps keep them from drying out. The head has two pairs of tentacles. Slugs usually range from 1-3 cm in length but can reach up to 10 cm. Integrated Pest Management OptionsUsually not an economic pest because growing point is not affected. Chemical control is not recommended. | Top of Page | Related Links...| Top of Page | For more information:Toll Free: 1-877-424-1300 Local: (519) 826-4047 E-mail: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca |
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