The potential of patented novel low-dose metaldehyde formulations for the control of golden apple snail in rice in the Philippines: effect of application rate and timing

Issue Date

10-2004

Abstract

The potential of two novel patented formulations containing a lower dose of metaldehyde locally available as commercial products was tested for efficacy in controlling golden apple snail in transplanted rice. Seven different application treatments were tested to assess the effect of concentration, amount applied and timing. While damage was not much when the prevailing temperature was low, large differences among treatments were seen at higher temperature. In general, a pre-treatment of half the recommended dose and a full treatment at a higher dose were effective in controlling the snails. Comparative tests of niclosamide, a widely used molluscicide, showed comparable effectiveness with metaldehyde formulations. These materials offer good protection with lower environmental and monetary costs. The needed information and technical guidance in using these products should be provided when the materials become available in the market.

Source or Periodical Title

Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

18

Issue

2

Page

165

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Language

English

En – AGROVOC descriptors

POMACEA CANALICULATA; POMECEA; ORYZA SATIVA; PLANT PESTS; PEST INSECTS; METALDEHYDE; PHILIPPINES

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