Greater than 500 shellfish had been collected and the neighborhood realized protected disposal methods.
B- 133 Tuluá, June 28, 2024
In an effort to manage the proliferation of the large African snail, an invasive species that represents a danger to public well being and the native ecosystem, an intense workshop was held within the municipality of Chad. The tutorial day included principle and observe, educating attendees to establish and management their populations.
The workshop was organized by the CVC, the Civil Protection and the Secretariat of Well being of Tuluá, and the principle goal was to coach the general public in regards to the correct administration of this species, which can be present in a number of areas of Colombia.
Through the session, it was defined how the snail arrived in Colombia and unfold, resulting from its excessive replica charges, for the reason that particular person is a hermaphrodite and may lay 120 eggs in a reproductive interval, which facilitates its unfold . The colours and traits that distinguish it from native snails had been detailed. As well as, they’ve been reported to be people that choose to stay in locations with particles, wooden stays, rubbish, waste, and many others., feeding on any natural matter.
The enormous African snail can carry the parasite Angiostrongylus cantonensis, which may trigger eosinophilic meningitis on contact with people. Because of this, its protected and proper dealing with is important. Attendees had been instructed in using biosafety instruments equivalent to gloves and masks to gather molluscs.
After the idea, a sensible exercise was carried out in two academic establishments in Macedonia the place greater than 500 snails had been collected, utilizing good practices, underneath the supervision of consultants.
With a purpose to forestall the proliferation of African snails, steering was given on the significance of correct waste administration and environmental cleansing, and the necessity to preserve areas freed from rubbish and waste was emphasised.
Projected by: Isabella Carmona Salazar – CVC Communications
Evaluation: Jessica Marcela González – Specialist Skilled
Beatriz Canaval Toro and Mauricio Guzmán Ferraro – CVC Communications