Directors

Loren Oki
Department of Plant Sciences
UC Davis

David Fujino
California Center for Urban Horticulture
UC Davis

UCNFA Partners

Directors

Loren Oki
Department of Plant Sciences
UC Davis

David Fujino
California Center for Urban Horticulture
UC Davis

UCNFA Partners

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Minimize contact of branches and soil and keeps areas clear around stock to keep pest from climbing plants

Description

EBGS: Make it difficult for the pest to climb plants by trimming tree skirts and wrapping trunks with copper foil (94). Removing shade can also have a positive effect by removing daytime hiding places (29). Bags, brush, and debris are excellent places for snails to hide (94).

Applicable Pests

European brown garden snail (EBGS)

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