Green snail

Current situation

The exotic plant pest green snail has been detected in Victoria for the first time, in a lucerne crop near Cobram in the north of the state.

The snail is native to Southern Europe and North Africa. It became established in the Perth metropolitan area, in the 1980s.

For more information

Victorian Government – Department of Primary Industries

Information on:

  • the detection
  • current situation
  • affected plants
  • spread
  • protection advice for crops and
  • movement restrictions.

Report green snail

If you suspect you have found green snail, contact the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline 1800 084 881.

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