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Semiochemical applications for managing the grey field slug (Deroceras reticulatum Müller), a major pest of arable crops

SULEIMAN MUSTAPHA, Joel Loveridge Orcid Logo, Tariq Butt Orcid Logo, Jozsef Vuts Orcid Logo, Patricia A Ortega‐Ramos Orcid Logo, Samantha M Cook Orcid Logo

Pest Management Science, Volume: 81, Issue: 11, Pages: 7288 - 7301

Swansea University Authors: SULEIMAN MUSTAPHA, Joel Loveridge Orcid Logo, Tariq Butt Orcid Logo

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The grey field slug (Deroceras reticulatum) is a globally important gastropod pest of arable crops. The withdrawal of synthetic chemical molluscicides due to human health and environmental concerns has prompted research into other control methods. Particular attention has focussed on behaviour‐modif...

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