A Guide to Grapevine Abnormalities in South Africa - P.G. GOUSSARD

Snails.

PHOTO 345. An example of severe feeding damage inflicted by snails on this newly planted grapevine in the course of a weekend (after a shower late on Friday afternoon). Although slight snout beetle damage also occurs, the two should not be confused. Obviously essential reserves are unnecessarily wasted in such instances.

PHOTO 346. Misshapen growth and severe feeding damage caused to this young grapevine – as a result of the feeding of snails – are represented in this example. Compare with the situation in Photo 345.

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