Management of the golden kuhol (Pomacea spp.): the Philippine experience
1993
Casimero, V.V. | Barroga, R. | Baria, A. | Santiago, G.
The golden kuhol Pomacea canaliculata (Lamarck) was brought to the Philippines as a source of protein and as an export food product. The intensive promotion and mass production led to the rapid spread of golden kuhol throughout the country. Shortly after its introduction, however, the golden kuhol turned out to be a key pest in rice areas of the Philippines. To provide an immediate solution to the kuhol problem, government and non-government organizations launched an integrated management approach against the golden snail emphasizing the use of non-chemical control methods. The campaign was successful in creating awareness but the long-term adoption of the recommended control strategies was not sustained. A workshop was conducted to redefine the problem and provide concrete solutions to the golden kuhol problem. The Philippines' IPM [integrated pest management] Network now implements several research, extension and training activities involving the active participation of rice farmers. A five point plan was identified in search for a long lasting solution to the golden kuhol problem
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