The giant African snail is one of the world’s most destructive land snails. It is an alien invasive species of quarantine importance.

The giant African snail poses a threat to human health. It also causes serious economic losses to agriculture and tourism.

Inspect all vehicles before leaving giant African snail infested areas: Diego Martin Valley, Maraval, Invaders Bay, Mt. Lambert, Aranguez North and South and Barataria. The giant African snail attaches itself to anything and can hitch a ride.

Don’t move soil from giant African snail infested areas: Diego Martin Valley, Maraval, Invaders Bay, Mt. Lambert, Aranguez North and South and Barataria. The giant African snail lays its eggs in the soil and on plant debris.

Cleaning up after the flood? Don’t move material out of the Diego Martin Valley, Maraval, Invaders Bay, Mt. Lambert, Aranguez North and South and Barataria!
These areas are infested with giant African snail.

DON’T CUT FORAGE FROM INFESTED AREAS: Diego Martin Valley, Maraval, Invaders Bay, Mt. Lambert, Aranguez North and South and Barataria The giant African snail attaches itself to plants and can hitch a ride.

DON’T CUT FORAGE FROM INFESTED AREAS: Diego Martin Valley, Maraval, Invaders Bay, Mt. Lambert, Aranguez North and South and Barataria The giant African snail attaches itself to plants and can hitch a ride.

Don’t accept soil/compost from infested areas: Diego Martin Valley, Maraval, Invaders Bay, Mt. Lambert, Aranguez North and South and Barataria.

A notifiable pest in Trinidad and Tobago.

See it? Snap it? Email: snailreport@gmail.com

A notifiable pest in Trinidad and Tobago (Act 13 of 1975)