Slugs have become an important pest group attacking Australian grain crops as farming practices have changed. Slug infestations cause crop damage and yield loss from their feeding and incur significant field control costs.

This back pocket guide summarises slug species and their identification, anatomy and life cycle to help growers identify any slugs present in their grain crops to help determine the most suitable control practices.

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GRDC produces a range of publications to share the RD&E knowledge generated from our investments with grain growers and the broader industry.

Printed publications

Printed copies of some publications are available for growers, advisers and farming systems groups, for personal use and distribution at GRDC events.

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Contact GroundCover Direct on 1800 11 00 44 or email ground-cover-direct@canprint.com.au to request copies. Publications are free but postage and handling costs may apply.