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Banded Wood Snail | Cepaea nemoralis
November 7, 2017 Dean Kelch
Gastropoda: Helicidae
Pest Rating: A
Cepaea nemoralis is frequently intercepted by CDFA. A pest rating proposal is required to support its permanent pest rating.
Background: Cepaea nemoralis, known as the banded wood snail, is the most common species of land snail in Europe and has been introduced to North America. This snail is commonly found in urban areas, where it inhabits gardens and abandoned lots. They feed on dead and living plant material, carrion, fungi, moss, and insects1.
Cepaea nemoralis has a yellow, pink, or brown shell. The shell contains five dark bands. Banded wood snails are hermaphrodites, but cross fertilization occurs (each snail fertilizes the other). They often mate multiple times prior to egg-laying and can store sperm for up to 15 months. Eggs are buried in moist soil, hatching after about three weeks. The snails reach maturity in four years and may live as long as five to nine years 1, 4.
Worldwide Distribution: Banded wood snails are distributed throughout much of Europe, extending to Poland. This snail was introduced into North America during the nineteenth century, and it is currently found in Virginia, New York, Ontario, and Massachusetts1, 2.
Official Control: Banded wood snail is listed as a harmful organism in Canada, Israel, Japan, and Taiwan6.
California Distribution: Banded wood snails have never been found in the environment of California.
California Interceptions: Between January 2000 and August 2017, banded wood snails have been intercepted 20 times. These interceptions include border station inspections and high risk pest exclusion activities.
The risk Cepaea nemoralis (Banded wood snail) would pose to California is evaluated below.
Climate/Host Interaction: Banded wood snails can feed on a variety of live and dead plants and dead animals and insects, including remains of ants, beetles, spiders, mites, springtails, and aphids. Banded wood snails may establish in larger, but limited, warm agricultural and metropolitan areas of California. It receives a Medium (2) in this category.
Evaluate if the pest would have suitable hosts and climate to establish in California:
Low (1) Not likely to establish in California; or likely to establish in very limited areas.
Medium (2) may be able to establish in a larger but limited part of California.
High (3) likely to establish a widespread distribution in California.
2. Known Pest Host Range: Banded wood snails are highly polyphagous and are known to feed on a wide variety of live and dead plants and animals. It receives a High (3) in this category.
Evaluate the host range of the pest.
Low (1) has a very limited host range.
Medium (2) has a moderate host range.
High (3) has a wide host range.
3. Pest Dispersal Potential: Banded wood snails are obligately outcrossing hermaphrodites, with both individuals exchanging sperm during mating, and both individuals able to lay eggs afterward. On average, they lay 30-80 eggs that hatch in 15-20 days. Breeding takes place from April through October. The snail's foot is used to create a cavity in the soil where the eggs are deposited1, 4. It receives a High (3) in this category.
Evaluate the natural and artificial dispersal potential of the pest.
Low (1) does not have high reproductive or dispersal potential.
Medium (2) has either high reproductive or dispersal potential.
High (3) has both high reproduction and dispersal potential
4. Economic Impact: The banded wood snail is not expected to lower crop yields. It could reduce the value of nursery stock by disfiguring plants with its presence and increase crop production costs in nurseries and orchards. The banded wood snail is a potential vector of Angiostrongylus vasorum, the French heartworm (a disease of wild and domestic canids) 3. It receives a High (3) in this category. Economic Impact: B, C, E: Environmental Score: 3
Evaluate the economic impact of the pest to California using the criteria below.
Low (1) causes 0 or 1 of these impacts.
Medium (2) causes 2 of these impacts.
High (3) causes 3 or more of these impacts.
5. Environmental Impact: If introduced, the banded wood snail is not expected to lower biodiversity, disrupt natural communities, or change ecosystem processes. It might trigger new chemical treatments in orchards and nurseries and by residents who find infested plants unsightly. It is not expected to significantly impact cultural practices, home/urban gardening, or ornamental plantings. It receives a Medium (2) in this category.
Environmental Impact: A, D: Environmental Impact: Score: 2
Low (1) causes none of the above to occur.
Medium (2) causes one of the above to occur.
High (3) causes two or more of the above to occur.
Consequences of Introduction to California for Cepaea nemoralis(Banded wood snails): High (13)
Post Entry Distribution and Survey Information: The banded wood snail has never been found in the environment in California and receives a Not Established (0) in this category
Not established (0) Pest never detected in California, or known only from incursions.
Medium (-2) Pest is widespread in California but not fully established in the endangered area, or pest established in two contiguous suitable climate/host areas.
High (-3) Pest has fully established in the endangered area, or pest is reported in more than two contiguous or non-contiguous suitable climate/host areas.
Banded wood snails are commonly intercepted. There have been no formal surveys for this snail in the state. It is therefore possible that it could be present in some locations in California.
Banded wood snail is not known to occur in California and might cause significant economic and environmental impacts if it were to become established here. Currently, an "A" rating is justified.
Animal Diversity Web. Accessed September 7, 2017. http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Cepaea_nemoralis/
2. Encyclopedia of Life. Accessed September 7, 2017.
http://eol.org/pages/449909/details#overview
3. G.A. Conboy. 2000. Canine Angiostrongylosis (French Heartworm). Accessed September 7, 2017.
http://www.ivis.org/advances/Parasit_Bowman/conboy_angiostrongylosis/ivis.pdf
4. Maggie Whitson. 2005. Journal of the Kentucky Academy of Science, 66(2):82-88. Accessed September 7, 2017.
http://stoppinginvasives.com/dotAsset/e2bbc1b0-81c5-42b1-b9e4-8123952c6c02.pdf
5. Pest and Damage Record Database, California Department of Food and Agriculture, Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services.
http://phpps.cdfa.ca.gov/user/frmLogon2.asp
6. USDA phytosanitary Certificate Issuance & Tracking System (PCIT) Phytosanitary Export Database (PExD). Accessed September 7, 2017.
https://pcit.aphis.usda.gov/pcit/
Javaid Iqbal, California Department of Food and Agriculture; 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814; Tel. (916) 403-6695; plant.health[@]cdfa.ca.gov.
Jason Leathers; California Department of Food and Agriculture; 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814; Tel. (916) 654-1211; plant.health[@]cdfa.ca.gov.
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11/7/17 – 12/22/17
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Banded Wood SnailCepaea nemoralisGastropoda: Helicidae
Gastropoda, Snails and Slugs
Chinese Slug | Meghimatium bilineatum (Benson)
June 21, 2016 Jason Leathers
Gastropoda: Philomycidae
Meghimatium bilineatum has been intercepted by CDFA's high risk programs, border stations, and dog teams and presently has a temporary rating of "Q". A pest rating proposal is required to assign a permanent pest rating.
Background: Meghimatium bilineatum is a terrestrial slug that lives in humid environments beneath plants and emerges to forage after rainfall1. It is also found on cultivated land, landscaped urban areas, smooth-barked live trees, rocks, and under dead logs2. Like other slugs Meghimatium bilineatum is presumably polyphagous on a wide variety of living and decaying plants. The slug may be transported long distances on nursery stock.
Worldwide Distribution: Meghimatium bilineatum is native to the mid and lower Yangtse basin of China1. From there it has spread to Taiwan, Japan, Hawaii, Java, and Russia2. Interceptions by CDFA on consignments from Florida and Ecuador indicate that it could be more widespread.
Official Control: Meghimatium bilineatum is not known to be under official control in any other states or nations3.
California Distribution: Meghimatium bilineatum has never been found in the environment of California.
California Interceptions: CDFA has intercepted Meghimatium bilineatum 16 times on nursery stock and ti leaves from Hawaii, Ecuador, and Florida.
The risk Meghimatium bilineatum would pose to California is evaluated below.
1) Climate/Host Interaction: Meghimatium bilineatum is a polyphagous terrestrial slug and is likely able to establish anywhere suitable moisture is available in California. It receives a High (3) in this category.
2) Known Pest Host Range: Meghimatium bilineatum is presumably polyphagous on a wide variety of living and decaying plants. It receives a High (3) in this category.
3) Pest Dispersal Potential: Females of Meghimatium bilineatum may live up to four years in the laboratory and produce an average of 932 eggs, indicating a high reproductive rate. The slugs may be transported long distances when infested nursery stock is moved. Meghimatium bilineatum receives a High (3) in this category.
4) Economic Impact: Meghimatium bilineatum does not appear to be documented as an agricultural pest and is therefore not expected to lower crop yields. However, slugs have the potential to significantly reduce the value of nursery stock by feeding on plants and contaminating them with their presence. The slugs are not expected to interfere with markets or change cultural practices. Meghimatium bilineatum has been documented as a vector of rat lungworm4. The slugs are not expected to injure animals or interfere with water supplies. Meghimatium bilineatum receives a Medium (2) in this category.
5) Environmental Impact: Meghimatium bilineatum is not expected to lower biodiversity, disrupt natural communities, or change ecosystem processes. It is not expected to directly affect threatened or endangered species or disrupt critical habitats. It may trigger additional treatment programs in the nursery industry and by residents who find infested plants or garden unacceptable. It is not expected to significantly impact cultural practices, home/urban gardening, or ornamental plantings. Meghimatium bilineatum receives a Medium (2) in this category.
Consequences of Introduction to California for Meghimatium bilineatum: High (13)
6) Post Entry Distribution and Survey Information: Meghimatium bilineatum has never been found in California and receives a Not established (0) in this category.
The final score is the consequences of introduction score minus the post entry distribution and survey information score: High (13)
There have not been any recent comprehensive slug surveys in California. It is possible that Meghimatium bilineatum could be present in some localities.
Meghimatium bilineatum has never been found in the environment of California and may have significant economic and environmental impacts if it were to establish here. An "A" rating is justified.
1 Wiktor, Andrzej, Chen De-Niu, and Wu Ming. 2000. Stylommatophoran Slugs of China (Gastropoda: Pulmonata) – Prodromus. Folia Malacologica 8(1): 3-35. http://agro.icm.edu.pl/agro/element/bwmeta1.element.agro-e16e8da9-fe23-46f1-9334-cd9a90234311/c/FM08_1__2_1_.pdf
2 Paustian, Megan. Terrestrial Slugs Web. http://terrslugs.lifedesks.org/pages/31161
4 Molet, T. 2014. CPHST Pest Datasheet for Meghimatium pictum. USDA-APHIS-PPQ-CPHST. https://caps.ceris.purdue.edu/webfm_send/2556
The 45-day comment period opens on Jun 21, 2016 and closed on Aug 5, 2016.
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Gastropoda, Insects, Mites & Earthworms
A Semi-Slug | Parmarion martensi (Simroth)
March 9, 2016 Jason Leathers
Gastropoda: Helicarionidae
Parmarion martensi has been intercepted by CDFA and presently has a temporary "Q" rating. A pest rating proposal is required to determine a permanent pest rating.
Background: Parmarion martensi is a terrestrial semi-slug that is polyphagous on a variety of living and decaying plant material. In Hawaii a survey found the semi-slug on: green plants: lettuce, fennel, sweet potato, banana, passion fruit, lemongrass, Heliconia; fallen fruit: avocado, guava, citrus, papaya, mango; under plastic or plastic-like materials: black plastic sheeting, tarps, drainpipes, plant pots; compost and trash cans; food preparation and sink areas: outdoor sinks, dishes, grills, a toothbrush; pet food; structures: decks, walkways, walls; palm trees; catchment tanks; ripe fruit: papaya; miscellaneous plant debris1. Semi-slugs may be transported long distances when infested plants or plant parts are moved.
Worldwide Distribution: Parmarion martensi is presumably native to continental Southeast Asia1. It has also been found in Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Japan, Taiwan, Samoa, and American Samoa1. It was first found in Hawaii on the islands of O'ahu in 1996 and Hawai'i in 20041.
Official Control: Parmarion martensi is not known to be under official control in any other states or nations2.
California Distribution: Parmarion martensi has never been found in the environment of California.
California Interceptions: Since March 2009 Parmarion martensi has been intercepted by CDFA's high risk programs and dog teams 37 times on nursery stock and plant parts imported from Hawaii.
The risk Parmarion martensi would pose to California is evaluated below.
1) Climate/Host Interaction: Parmarion martensi is a polyphagous semi-slug and is likely able to establish anywhere suitable moisture is available in California. It receives a High (3) in this category.
2) Known Pest Host Range: Parmarion martensi is polyphagous on a wide variety of living and decaying plants. It receives a High (3) in this category.
3) Pest Dispersal Potential: Parmarion martensi produces large numbers egg masses1 and may be transported long distances when infested nursery stock is moved. It receives a High (3) in this category.
4) Economic Impact: Parmarion martensi is an efficient vector of the parasitic nematode that causes rat lungworm disease in humans1. The semi-slug often feeds on green plants such as lettuce, contaminating the produce with nematodes that can be present in tiny immature semi-slugs or slime. This could have significant impacts on California's salad industry. Although the semi-slug is not known to be on any quarantine list, its presence in the state may affect markets for California produce if any of it were found to be contaminated with rat lungworm disease. This may lower crop yields if produce were unmarketable and increase crop production costs as growers ensure that fields are free from Parmarion martensi. The semi-slug receives a High (3) in this category.
Evaluate the economic impact of the pest to California using the criteria below. Score: A, B, C, E
Economic Impact Score: High (3)
5) Environmental Impact: Parmarion martensi is not expected to lower biodiversity, disrupt natural communities, or change ecosystem processes. It is not expected to directly affect threatened or endangered species or disrupt critical habitats. The semi-slug is likely to trigger additional treatment programs in the nursery industry, by growers, and by residents who find contaminated produce unacceptable. As an efficient vector of the nematode that causes rat lungworm disease, Parmarion martensi has the potential to significantly impact home/urban gardening by sickening residents. The semi-slug receives a High (3) in this category.
Environmental Impact: D,E
Score the pest for Environmental Impact. Score: High (3)
Consequences of Introduction to California for Parmarion martensi: High (15)
6) Post Entry Distribution and Survey Information: Parmarion martensi has never been found in the environment of California and receives a Not established (0) in this category.
There have been no recent surveys for semi-slugs in California. It is possible that some of them could have eluded inspections and made it into the state.
Parmarion martensi has never been found in California and is likely to have significant economic and environmental impacts if it were to establish here. An "A" rating is justified.
1 Hollingsworth, R.G., R. Kaneta, J.J. Sullivan, H.S. Bishop, Y. Qvarnstrom, A.J. da Silva, and D.G. Robinson. 2007. Distribution of Parmarion cf. martensi (Pulmonata: Helicarionidae); a new Semi-Slug Pest on Hawai'i island, and its potential as a Vector for Human Angiostrongyliasis. Pacific Science 61(4): 457-467.
The 45-day comment period opened on March 9, 2016 and closed on April 23, 2016.
Gastropoda: Helicarionidaeinsects and mitesParmarion martensiSemi-Slug
Small Pointed Snail | Cochlicella barbara (Linnaeus)
Gastropoda: Cochlicellidae
In February 2015 CDFA was notified of the discovery of Cochlicella barbara, small pointed snail, in Santa Clara County during the Citizen Science Association Conference BioBlitz. A pest rating proposal is required to designate a permanent pest rating for this snail.
Background: Cochlicella barbara is an air-breathing land snail that is considered a pest of cereal crops and pastures in Australia1,3. Like most snails it is polyphagous and may be moved long distances when infested plants are moved or as a contaminating pest.
Worldwide Distribution: Cochlicella barbara is native to the Mediterranean region. From there it has spread to Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Official Control: Cochlicella barbara is listed as a harmful organism by Chile, Japan, and the Republic of Korea2.
California Distribution: Specimens in the California State Collection of Arthropods and records in the PDR Database indicate that Cochlicella barbara may have been present in California since the 1970's. It has been found in the following locations: Santa Cruz County: Watsonville (1974), Davenport (1975), and Santa Cruz (1988 and 1993); San Diego County: Santee (1985); Santa Barbara County: Santa Barbara (2001); San Joaquin County: Tracy (2001); and Santa Clara County: Moffet Field (2007).
California Interceptions: Cochlicella barbara was intercepted once on Dracena reflexa plants imported from Florida in 2001.
The risk Cochlicella barbara poses to California is evaluated below.
1) Climate/Host Interaction: Cochlicella barbara is widespread in Europe and the Mediterranean and similar climates exist in California. The snail can be expected to establish a widespread distribution in the state and receives a High (3) in this category.
2) Known Pest Host Range: Cochlicella barbara is polyphagous and receives a High (3) in this category.
3) Pest Dispersal Potential: Snails are capable of rapid reproduction and can move long distances when infested plants are moved or as a contaminating pest on a wide variety of consignments. Cochlicella barbara receives a High (3) in this category.
4) Economic Impact: Cochlicella barbara has not had any significant economic impacts since it was first reported in California in the 1970's. However, it is listed as a harmful organism by several other nations and has the potential to cause trade disruptions as it expands its distribution and increases in abundance. The snail has not lowered any crop yields, reduced crop values, changed cultural practices, injured animals, or interfered with water supplies. It is considered a vector of nematode-caused diseases such as sheep lungworm3. Cochlicella barbara receives a Medium (2) in this category.
5) Environmental Impact: Since its first reports in California in the 1970's, no significant environmental impacts have been reported from Cochlicella barbara. The snail has not been observed to lower biodiversity, disrupt natural communities, or change ecosystem processes. It has not known to have affected any threatened or endangered species or disrupted critical habitats. It is not known to have triggered any additional treatment programs or impacted any cultural practices, home/urban gardens, or ornamental plantings. Cochlicella barbara receives a Low (1) in this category.
Likely consequences of the presence of Cochlicella barbara for California: Medium (12)
6) Post Entry Distribution and Survey Information: Cochlicella barbara is only known from 9 samples of snails collected in California in Santa Cruz, San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Joaquin, and Santa Clara counties over a period of more than 40 years. It may or may not be established in these areas. It receives a Medium (-2) in this category.
The final score is the likely consequences of introduction score minus the post-entry distribution and survey information score: Medium (10)
There have not been any recent statewide surveys for snails in California. Snails are most active at night and at low population densities are unlikely to be observed during typical daytime visual surveys for other pests. It is possible that Cochlicella barbara is more widespread in the state than is presently known. Alternatively, it may have failed to establish in some of the locations where it was found.
Nine samples of snails identified as Cochlicella barbara have been found in California over the last 40 years. However, the present distribution of the species is unknown. Although no significant economic or environmental impacts have yet to be reported from this snail there are potential economic impacts. A "B" rating is appropriate.
1 Baker, Geoff H. 2002. Helicidae and Hygromiidae as Pests in Cereal Crops and Pastures in Southern Australia. In: Molluscs as Crop Pests. CABI Publishing New York. 468 pp. http://www.cabi.org/bookshop/book/9780851993201
3 Herbert, David G. 2010. The introduced Mollusca of South Africa. South Africa National Biodiversity Institute. 109 pp. http://www.sanbi.org/sites/default/files/documents/documents/bioseries15introterrestmollusca.pdf
The 45-day comment period opened on Monday, March 16, 2015 and closed on Thursday, April 30, 2015.
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A Hygromiid Snail | Xerotricha conspurcata (Draparnaud)
Helicoidea: Hygromiidae
On February 2, 2015 USDA inquired as to the status of Xerotricha conspurcata in California. A pest rating proposal is required to determine future direction.
Background: Xerotricha conspurcata is an air-breathing snail that is predominantly detritivorous1. High populations are reported to be problematical in vineyards and orchards1. The snail can be moved long distances as a contaminating pest on consignments of tile and other building supplies.
Worldwide Distribution: Xerotricha conspurcata is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe2. It is not known to occur outside of Europe. It might be present in Washington state1.
Official Control: Xerotricha conspurcata is not listed as a harmful organism by any other states or nations3.
California Distribution: The only documented official specimen of Xerotricha conspurcata that might be from the environment of California was found in South San Francisco (San Mateo County) in 1998 (PDR 1117385). There are literature reports that the snail is established in four or five counties in the San Francisco Bay area4 but the source of these data are unknown.
California Interceptions: Xerotricha conspurcata was intercepted eight times in 1996 on rocks, Eucalyptus sp., chipped wood, concrete piling, lumber, wood, cardboard, and soil.
The risk Xerotricha conspurcata would pose to California is evaluated below.
1) Climate/Host Interaction: Xerotricha conspurcata is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe. Much of California's climate is similar to this region. The snail is predominantly a generalist detritivore, so it is likely to encounter suitable host plants throughout the state. Xerotricha conspurcata receives a High (3) in this category.
2) Known Pest Host Range: Xerotricha conspurcata is primarily a detritivore but high populations may feed on plants. The snail receives a Medium (2) in this category.
3) Pest Dispersal Potential: Snails have h igh reproductive rates and can be moved long distances when contaminated plants or items are moved. Xerotricha conspurcata receives a High (3) in this category.
4) Economic Impact: Xerotricha conspurcata is not documented as a pest in scientific literature. There are no reports that suggest that it will lower crop yields, lower crop values, trigger losses of markets, negatively change cultural practices, vector other organisms, injure animals, or interfere with water supplies. Xerotricha conspurcata receives a Low (1) in this category.
5) Environmental Impact: Xerotricha conspurcata is not expected to lower biodiversity, disrupt natural communities, or change ecosystem processes. The snail is not expected to directly affect threatened or endangered species or disrupt critical habitats. It is not likely to trigger additional treatment programs or significantly impact cultural practices, home/urban gardening, or ornamental plantings. Xerotricha conspurcata receives a Low (1) in this category.
Consequences of Introduction to California for Common Name: Medium (10)
6) Post Entry Distribution and Survey Information: Xerotricha conspurcata is reported to be found in four to five counties of the San Francisco Bay area. However, this is not confirmed with official specimens. The presence of this snail in California is doubtful. The snail receives a Not established (0) in this category.
The presence of this snail in the environment of California is uncertain. There is only one official specimen collected in 1998 and the origin of that specimen is not clear. It is possible that Xerotricha conspurcata is not present in California.
The presence of Xerotricha conspurcata in California is doubtful. However, if it were to establish in the state it is expected to have limited economic and environmental impacts. A "B" rating is justified.
1 National Agricultural Pest Information System (NAPIS). Purdue University. "Survey Status of Hygromiid Snail – Xerotricha conspurcata (All Years)." Published: 01/27/2015. http://pest.ceris.purdue.edu/map.php?code=IGDGAYA&year=alltime. Accessed: 02/02/2015. http://pest.ceris.purdue.edu/pest.php?code=IGDGAYA
2 GBIF.org http://www.gbif.org/species/4564725
4 Cowie, R.H., R.T. Dillon, Jr., D.G. Robinson, and J.W. Smith. 2009. Alien non-marine snails and slugs of priority quarantine importance in the United States: A preliminary risk assessment. American Malacological Bulletin 27: 113-132. http://www.stoppinginvasives.com/dotAsset/9d6257ee-fcf9-4e74-afce-1183466d390a.pdf
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Cuban Brown Snail | Zachrysia provisoria (Pfeiffer)
Gastropoda: Pleurodontidae
Zachrysia provisoria is frequently intercepted by CDFA and is presently assigned a temporary rating of "Q". A pest rating proposal is required to assign a permanent pest rating.
Background: Zachrysia provisoria is an air-breathing terrestrial snail that is considered to be a voracious pest of citrus, tropical fruits, vegetables, and most ornamental plants1,2. It can be transported long distances when infested potted plants are moved.
Worldwide Distribution: Zachrysia provisoria is native to the Caribbean region. It was deliberately introduced to Florida in the early 1900's and spread throughout much of the state1. It is also found in Costa Rica1.
Official Control: Zachrysia provisoria is not known to be listed as a quarantine pest by any other states or nations3. However, Australia, Chile, and Nauru list the entire class Gastropoda as harmful organisms3.
California Distribution: Zachrysia provisoria has never been found in the environment of California.
California Interceptions: Zachrysia provisoria was intercepted by CDFA's high risk programs and border stations 192 times between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2014 primarily on shipments of nursery stock from Florida. The snail has also been intercepted several times at nurseries within California.
The risk Zachrysia provisoria would pose to California is evaluated below.
1) Climate/Host Interaction: Since the snail was introduced to Florida in the early 1900's it has spread as far north as Tampa1. This corresponds to USDA plant hardiness zones 9b and above. This corresponds with most of coastal California, the central valley, and southern California. Zachrysia provisoria is likely able to establish throughout these regions and therefore receives a High (3) in this category.
2) Known Pest Host Range: Zachrysia provisoria is considered a voracious, polyphagous snail that feeds on citrus, tropical fruits, vegetables, and most ornamental plants. It receives a High (3) in this category.
3) Pest Dispersal Potential: Zachrysia provisoria, like other snails, can be considered to have high reproductive potential. It is frequently transported long distances when infested plants are moved. This snail receives a High (3) in this category.
4) Economic Impact: Zachrysia provisoria is likely to reduce yields within California's nursery industry, gardens, and possibly farms by consuming crop and ornamental plants. The snail is likely to lower the value of nursery stock by disfiguring plants and contaminating them with its presence. All snails are considered quarantine pests by several of California's trading partners. If Zachrysia provisoria were to enter California it has the potential to disrupt a wide variety of exports. Zachrysia provisoria receives a High (3) in this category.
5) Environmental Impact: If Zachrysia provisoria were to enter California it is likely that the snail will trigger chemical treatments in the nursery industry, farms and orchards, and by residents. The snail is also considered a voracious pest of most ornamental plants would be expected to significantly impact cultural practices, home/urban gardens, and ornamental plantings. Zachrysia provisoria receives a High (3) in this category.
Consequences of Introduction to California for Zachrysia provisoria (Cuban Brown Snail): High (15)
6) Post Entry Distribution and Survey Information: Zachrysia provisoria has not been found in the environment of California and receives a Not established (0) in this category.
There have not been any recent surveys for Zachrysia provisoria in California. Due to the large number of interceptions it is possible that some snails may have escaped detection and entered the state. Zachrysia provisoria may be present in some places in California.
Zachrysia provisoria has never been found in the environment of California and is likely to have significant economic and environmental impacts if it were to enter the state. An "A"-rating is justified.
1 Capinera, John L. and Jodi White. 2011. Terrestrial Snails Affecting Plants in Florida. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service. http://www.egovlink.com/public_documents300/winterhaven/published_documents/Winter%20Haven/Lakes/Backyard%20Wildlife/Animal%20Information/Snails%20and%20Slugs/Terrestrial%20Snails%20Affecting%20Plants%20in%20Florida%20IN89300.pdf
2 Auggenberg, K. and L.A. Stange. 1993. The Camaenidae (Mollusca: Pulmonata) of Florida. Entomology Circular 356: 2. http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/19941100836.html;jsessionid=73E26DBC3CD17A5EB1DA62566A564331
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Often times, we find that one of the big problems that young families face by the time they've trekked to Montana is that the kids want to be out of the car! This can be hard because with almost 150,000 square miles of land, Montana is NOT a small state, though we do lack the traffic.
Helena is surrounded by beautiful lakes, but even a twenty minute drive with a five-year-old child who does not want to be in the car can feel much too long.
Located on the edge of town Spring Meadow Lake is not far – we promise, even for a kid, it's not far.
Tip: On your way out to the lake, stop by the Staggering Ox for a unique sandwich for your picnic or even Van's Grocery Store which is located on your way out to the lake, is a good option. Van's has a fantastic deli with fried chicken, sandwiches, etc.
There is a nice, easy almost a mile long trail around the lake.
In the summer, there is a vendor who offers paddle boat rentals for a very reasonable rate.
There are picnic shelters along the shore.
Also located at Spring Meadow Lake is Montana Wild. Montana Wild has a great interpretive center and they also loan out fishing equipment for kids at no cost.


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The Last Falls Standing : The Mystical Dodiongan Falls
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Title: The Last Falls Standing: Dodiongan Falls
Category: 5. Local Attractions (Natural and Man-Made)
URL: http://www.dodiongan-falls.page.tl/
Bibliography: http://www.dodiongan-falls.page.tl/Project-Narrative.htm
School: Iligan City East High School-Sta. Filomena
Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte, Philippines
12 students, ages 15-16 worked together to complete this Cyberfair project on February 21, 2008. They have participated in Cyberfair in the following year(s): 2007,2008
Classes and Teachers: Mr. Exquil Bryan P. Aron, Ms. Susan C. Unde, Ms. Elvie S. Tiin, Rose Marie Ann M. Saavedra, Ph.D.
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Our School's Web Site: http://www.icehs.net
1. Description of Our Community
Iligan City is known as the City of Majestic Waterfalls, there are more than 20 waterfalls in and around Iligan. Among them is the magnificent Maria Cristina Falls, home of Mindanao's primary hydroelectric power station, and Limunsudan Falls. Iligan is also the Industrial Center of the South. It produces hydroelectric power for the Mindanao region through the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR), the site of the Mindanao Regional Center (MRC) housing Agus IV, VI and VII hydroelectric plants. It also houses industries like steel, tinplate, cement and flourmills. The National Steel Corporation, one of the largest steel manufacturers in the Southeast Asian region, now Global Steelworks International Incorporated was re-opened in 2003 after heavy setbacks resulting to its closure in 1999. Iligan along with it's neighboring city, Cagayan de Oro City, are the two major components for the Cagayan-Iligan Corridor, the fastest developing area in Northern Mindanao. Dodiongan Falls is a 20 metre (65 ft) high waterfall located in Barangay Bonbonon, 14.5 km away from Iligan City in Lanao del Norte province of the Philippines. The area is often touted as a tourist destination for nature lovers travelling in the Philippines, and at the bottom of the falls is a pool which is advertised as being ideal for swimming.
2. Summary of Our Project
Dodiongan Falls, as part of Iligan's prided falls, possesses great potential in the contribution on the economic boost of Iligan City as one of the city's tourist spots. In doing this project, we wish to promote the effectivity of Dodiongan Falls as one of the tourist destinations found in Iligan City thus also assisting the locales in Barangay Digkilaan in which the said falls is found. Furthermore, we would like to bestow upon the world the hidden paradise within Dodiongan Falls. Thus, we took an effort, though we are still students, to preserve and sustain the grandeur by planting more trees and orient the people to protect the natural resources.
3. Our Computer and Internet Access
A. Percentage of students using the Internet at home:none
B. Number of workstations with Internet access in the classroom:none
C. Connection speed used in the classroom:not sure
D. Number of years our classroom has been connected to the Internet:1
E. Additional comments concerning your computer and/or Internet access (Optional):
Our school has 10 PC connected in the internet but we have done our project outside of the school particularly in the internet cafe, because we had no time to make use of the facility since we have to attend our respective classes. Moreover, the present computer-student ratio is 1:100.
4. Problems We Had To Overcome
With the amount of danger ahead of us, we already anticipated such difficulties embracing with the terrain which we are not familiar. We have in mind great obstacles such as underdeveloped and slippery road, deep ravine, and raging river, snake and other wild animal bites we had to overcome to reach the area. We risk our lives just to pursue our goal; to plant trees, orient primitive people on conservation of natural resources and design and publish website for promotion and get help from our friends around the world through Cyberfair. It was really hard for us to get consent from our parents and school administrators but since our aim is sounds good and beneficial to all mankind, we were able to get their nod.
5. Our Project Sound Bite
"The Last Falls Standing: The mystic Dodiongan Falls", is what we tagged on our project. We feel pity for the falls because no one knows how important it is. As we saw the great scenery, we agreed unanimously that someday, this will be gone forever! Thus, we took an effort, though we are still students, to preserve and sustain the grandeur by planting more trees and orient the people to protect the natural resources.
6. How did your activities and research for this Cyberfair Project support standards, required coursework and curriculum standards?
Because of this project, we were able to finish our school's project in Science, Social Studies, Computer Education and Mathematics based on the learning competences found in the 2002 Philippine Basic Education Curriculum. It's actually a collaborative project and deemed necessary for us to learn and apply what we have learned from our classroom
1) What information tools & technologies did you used to complete your Cyberfair project?
In the completion of this project, we utilized digital camera ( which was donated by the Parents-Teachers Association) for both photography and video footages. We went to the city and rented 3 units PC in the internet cafe for downloading photos and uploading our site. To acquire more information on the history of the local attraction, our group conducted oral interviews to the residents of the said barangay. Lastly, we also surveyed the citizens of Iligan City via questionnaire to determine the popularity of the said falls.
2) In what ways did you act as "ambassadors" and spokespersons for your Cyberfair project both on-line and in person.
In conducting this project, we were able to promote awareness not only in our own locality but also in the international arena. Using the information we gathered from the said CyberFair project will lead to the preservation of the beauty of the falls, the rehabilitation and improvement of the location. Acting as "ambassadors", we set ourselves as models for the next generation to help appreciate and promote the beauty of the nature within our locality. We initiated tree planting activity and information drive on the importance of conserving our natural resources.
3) What has been the impact of your project on your community?
To increase the economic growth of our city, we advertise this unique mystic falls to tourists around the world and ensure their safety, comfort, amenities, and above all the enchanting experience with the expendable beauty and alluring communication within self and the mother nature. We now commit ourselves to the full preservation of the said nature's wealth so that others will enjoy, Future plans for the development and preservation of Dodiongan Falls have started now in cooperation with the Office of Tourism under Office of the City Mayor Lawrence Cruz and the Barangay Captains of the 2 barangays (Digkilaan and Bonbonon) to safeguard. Foreign investors are very much welcome to visit and pour out their capital to develop and ascertain to preserve and sustain the nature's wealth and become tourists destination. Thereby, generating income and jobs as well.
4) How did your project involve other members of your community as helpers and volunteers?
With the help of the present Barangay Captain Magaro, we were able to go there safely with much hospitality among the people. Since, we were not familiar with terrain, three youngsters volunteered and guided us as we went through treacherous areas. Big rocks, slippery way and raging river, we had to by-passed to reach the area. It is clear in the pictures, we had to stick with our bare hands and offered each others help so that one will get hurt. When we conducted interviews on the tale, legend and the importance of the presence the falls, they were cooperative and willing to share to the best of their knowledge. They have shown great hospitality by offering us a shed where we had a place to eat and relax while we brainstormed and processed the information gathered.
5) Discoveries, Lessons and Surprises (Optional)
From our adventure, we have learned a lot of things especially in the environment. What we know from our four-walled classroom is not that real as what we experience outside particularly with nature. We learned to appreciate the beauty of nature and feel pity of its destruction, that is why, we initiated to plant more trees in the vicinity of the falls, at least, through it we are able to restore back trees, minimize global warming and generate water shed. We discovered how important Dodiongan falls is to the people inhabiting the place because its not just a falls to endure but the water running through it serves us irrigation to corn plants, vegetables, source of fish and most all their potable water.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iligan#Geography
The Last Falls Standing: The Mystical Dodiongan Falls

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1/05/2016�� The Bhakti Sutras of Narad and the Bhakti Mimansa of Shandilya are the most authoritative treatises among the ancient Sanskrit texts on Bhakti literature.
Narada Bhakti Sutras Page PAGE 2 of 15 intoxicated in its discharge. Sometimes he becomes stunned in ecstasy and thus enjoys his whole self, being engaged in the service of the Supreme Self.
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