Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook

Clover hay-Slug

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Pest description and crop damage Primarily a western Oregon and Washington problem. Damage is most critical when establishing a seedling stand.

Management-chemical control

  • iron phosphate (Sluggo Maxx) at 1.5 to 5.5 oz product per 1000 sq. ft . PHI 0 days.
  • iron phosphate/spinosad (Bug-N-Sluggo) at 0.01 to 0.0308 lb spinosad ai/A. PHI 3 days . REI 4 hr. Do not exceed 3 applications in 21 days. OMRI-listed for organic use.
  • metaldehyde bait at max 20 lb product /A (Deadline) or max 10.6 lb product/A (Durham). PHI 21 days.

See also:

Slug Control

Kaur, N. (Ed.). 2024 Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook.
© Oregon State University.

Use pesticides safely!

  • Wear protective clothing and safety devices as recommended on the label. Bathe or shower after each use.
  • Read the pesticide label—even if you’ve used the pesticide before. Follow closely the instructions on the label (and any other directions you have).
  • Be cautious when you apply pesticides. Know your legal responsibility as a pesticide applicator. You may be liable for injury or damage resulting from pesticide use.

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