Mini plot field experiments using seed dressings to control slug damage

Louise Simms, D. M. Glen, Michael John Wilson

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

2 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Previous studies have shown that seed dressing with methiocarb or metaldehyde can protect newly emerged oilseed rape seedlings from slug damage. Here, we document two mini-plot field experiments testing these seed dressings. Both metaldehyde and methiocarb significantly reduced slug damage compared with untreated control seeds, but both seed dressings performed less well to the metaidehyde bait pellets. Protection offered by metaldehyde seed dressing was short-lived, whereas methiocarb seed dressings gave protection throughout the 4 weeks duration of both experiments. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)890-892
Number of pages2
JournalCrop Protection
Volume25
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006

Keywords

  • slugs
  • Deroceras reticulatum
  • oilseed rape
  • seed-treatment
  • metaldehyde
  • methiocarb

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Mini plot field experiments using seed dressings to control slug damage'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this