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Solomon Islanders try to eradicate giant snail

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Solomon Islanders try to eradicate giant snail

Updated 18 September 2012, 17:53 AEST

The local farmers and the community in Solomon Islands are working with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock in an effort to eradicate the Giant African Snails which proliferate in parts of the country.

Solomon Islanders try to eradicate giant snail (Credit: ABC) 

Growing up to 30 centimetres long and weighing up to a kilogram, the snails are causing serious damage to local plant species and food gardens.

John Papik asked the Director of the Solomon Islands Quarantine Unit, Frances Tasia, how long have they been in the country ?

Presenter: John Papik

Speaker:Francis Tasia director of the Solomon Islands Quarantine Unit

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