2019
Mid-Atlantic Slug Parasitic Nematode Survey
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Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
NematodePest
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This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Ivan Hiltpold, University of Delaware
Co-Principal Investigators:
Bill Cissel, University of Delaware
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Brief Project Summary:

Slugs consistently cause damage to young soybeans in Atlantic states, and their populations increase with the level of groundcover in fields. In the mid-Atlantic region, about 70% of agriculture land is no-till to prevent soil erosion and runoff. However, this environment supports the build-up of slug populations, and control options all have drawbacks. In fact, 92% of no-till soybean growers experience significant slug damage. And 82% of growers surveyed by university researchers think slugs are the most challenging pest they face. Tillage and chemical control options have limitations. An alternative tool, slug parasitic nematodes, could be used alongside or in place of chemical controls.

Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, Extension agents

Information And Results
Project Deliverables

Final Project Results

The United Soybean Research Retention policy will display final reports with the project once completed but working files will be purged after three years. And financial information after seven years. All pertinent information is in the final report or if you want more information, please contact the project lead at your state soybean organization or principal investigator listed on the project.