‘Slug sleuth’ farmers in England help develop prediction tool to cut back on pesticide use (opens original article in a new tab)

Farmers in England are using a new slug prediction tool developed through a research project to reduce pesticide use, with the tool helping them target infestations more effectively and cut costs.

• Farmers in England collaborated with scientists to create slug prediction maps using data from traps and computer models.
• The prediction tool helps farmers reduce pesticide use by targeting slug infestations more effectively.
• The Slimers project, funded by the UK government, also aims to develop slug-resistant wheat varieties.