Not So Fast! Giant African Land Snail Pest Found Again in South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 21, 2023 It's back again. Detection of the giant mollusk with an appetite to match prompts quarantine in parts of Broward County.Read More
New Report: Use of Cover Crops Continues to Grow Stronger By Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education|September 4, 2026
2027 Ranking for the Top U.S. Colleges in Agricultural Sciences Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 3, 2026
It’s Back! Giant African Land Snail Resurfaces Again in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 6, 2022 Already eradicated twice in the Sunshine State, the invasive pest that feeds on more than 500 plants and agricultural crops has been detected again.
Giant Snail Threat Shrinking in South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 18, 2019 Government agencies remove several more areas of interest around Miami-Dade County from quarantine status once sparked by the voracious invasive pest.
Is Florida Finally Rid of the Giant African Land Snail? Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 16, 2018 Recent inspections for the invasive pest compel USDA officials to remove previously impacted portions of Miami-Dade County from quarantine.
Top 3 Invasive Pests Florida Growers Need To Be Watching For By Frank Giles|October 21, 2016 The Sunshine State is ground zero when it comes to foreign pests that can turn agriculture upside down.
Florida Winning In Slugfest Over Giant Snails Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 9, 2016 Since first being discovered five years ago, more than 164,000 of the invasive pests have been captured and destroyed.
Slow And Steady Goes Florida’s Fight Against Giant Snails Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 9, 2015 Since being found four years ago, nearly 160,000 of the invasive pests have been collected and destroyed.
Giant Snail Threat Spreading In South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 10, 2014 Dangerous invasive pests found well outside Miami-area hot zone.
South Florida Gaining Ground In Battle Against Giant Snails Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 29, 2013 Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced successes in Florida’s battle to eradicate the Giant African Land […]
Giant Snails On The Attack In South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 16, 2011 The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has positively identified a population of Giant African land […]
