COGGO Snails 2020 demonstration

The aim of this trial is to determine and demonstrate if stubble management treatments can lead to a reduction in conical snail numbers.The trial is based on techniques used in SA where snails on the stubble are knocked to the ground on to days (35 deg +) where they dehydrate and die.The trial tested and analysed the effectiveness of three techniques- speed-tilling, cableing and stubble crunching on snail mortality.This trial aims to provide growers with a clear percentage of the effect of three stubble management techniques (cabling, stubble crunching and speed tillage) on small conical snail mortality.Introduce more ‘tools’ into growers’ repertoire to control snails & reduce reliance on snail baiting.Demonstrate the effectiveness of ‘GrainCam’ to identify snail hot spots in paddocks and map their distribution for targeted future management.