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  • Agricultural Science
  • Pest Management
  • Materials Science

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  • Invasive slugs pose significant threats to horticultural and agricultural production.
  • Current pest control methods, including chemical and biological treatments, lack comprehensive effectiveness.
  • A need exists for innovative and environmentally conscious slug control strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate modified non-woven fabrics with molluscicidal properties for invasive slug control.
  • To compare the efficacy of different active substances incorporated into the fabric mats.
  • To assess the potential for controlled molluscicide release and circular economy integration.

Main Methods:

  • Modification of non-woven fabric with tansy flower extract, metaldehyde, and abamectin (Vertigo® 018 EC).
  • Comparative analysis of anti-slug properties of modified mats against control groups.
  • Evaluation of molluscicidal efficacy based on the type of active substance used.

Main Results:

  • All modified non-woven mats exhibited significant anti-slug activity compared to controls.
  • Metaldehyde-modified mats demonstrated the fastest action and highest overall efficacy.
  • Non-woven mats with Vertigo® 018 EC showed moderate effectiveness, surpassing tansy flower extract-modified mats.

Conclusions:

  • Modified non-woven fabrics present a promising solution for invasive slug management in agriculture.
  • The choice of active substance influences the molluscicidal efficacy and speed of action.
  • The proposed method supports circular economy principles through controlled molluscicide removal and release, minimizing environmental impact.