The Florida Department of Agriculture on Tuesday said it has established a quarantine in parts of Broward County because a giant African land snail was detected.
Giant African land snails, an invasive species, consume at least 500 different types of plants and can be damaging to agriculture, the department said in a news release.
Under the quarantine, it is illegal to move giant African land snails.
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Also, the quarantine places restrictions on moving such things as soil, plants, and building materials.
The department said a giant African land snail was confirmed this month in the Miramar area, leading to a broader survey. The department will use a molluscicide in the quarantine areas.
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