The ‘Pomacea’ plague can lead to damage to “hundreds of thousands of euros”. These mollusks represent a threat to humans.
About a month ago, the Apple snails were prohibited in Portugal. The entry, circulation and sale of apple snails was prohibited in Portugal.
The ‘Pomacea’ snail plague can lead to damage to “hundreds of thousands of euros”.
The Contingency Plan, released by the Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary (DGAV), determines the “prohibition of entry, detention, circulation and or selling snails of the genre ‘Pomacea’ in the national territory”.
Os Symptoms of attacks on this Prague They are little specific. However, plants may present holes of irregular margins and sheets that remain only with the ribs, beyond damage to roots and stems.
O rice It is the “main host with economic importance of this pest”. In this culture, snails attack seedlings (’embryos’ that emerge from seeds), especially when culture is performed by sowing, and cause the death of plants.
The portal adds that, in addition to the danger that snails represent for animals in freshwater ecosystems, they are also a threat to humans.
The biggest danger is the mouse’s pulmonary worm (Angiostrongylus cantonesis), of which they are intermediate hosts.
Translating: If people consume raw or poorly passed curls contaminated with parasitic larvae, they are likely to be sick. Serious cases can originate chronic nerve damage, eosinophilic meningitis (a rare type of meningitis) or even death.
Since apple snail females can lay groups of 500 to 700 eggs every 5 to 14 days, It is important to destroy these eggs soon – To hinder its reproduction and reduce its impact on the environment and human health.
To identify The eggs are recognizable for their heavy shells, with colors ranging from dark-brown golden yellow and have dark banners.
Most of the snails are 5 to 10 cm high, but some can reach up to 15 cm.
To survive, they need a variety of aquatic algae, fruits and vegetables such as food, as well as other snail eggs and decaying organisms.
Casnament snails prefer a habitat where water has little salt, where they move slowly and a well oxygenated habitat-so it is likely to find your eggs there too.
