A templated approach for integrated control of invasive species
- LOCAL PROBLEMS -
With nearly 100 years of invasion, Giant African Snails spread everywhere in Shenzhen, China [1].
They consume over 500 plants and preempt the living space of indigenous species [2], resulting in severe destruction in local ecological system.
Their parasite A. cantonensis causing lethal diseases has the infection rate of 31.0% in Shenzhen [3].
- WORLDWIDE CONCERNS -As one of the 100 most dangerous invasive species in the world, Giant African Snails have invaded over 50 countries or regions [4].
- CURRENT DILEMMA -
- OUR SOLUTION: ALERTS -
Attract effectively
Lock temporarily
Eliminate selectively
Reassure conveniently
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Thakuri, Bishal & Acharya, Bhoj & Sharma, Ghanashyam. (2019). Population Density and Damage of Invasive Giant African Snail Achatina fulica in Organic Farm in East Sikkim, India. Indian Journal of Ecology. 46. 631-635.