A Rescue Labrador Is Helping Combat The Giant African Land Snail Invasion In Florida

A rescue Labrador named Mellon is now aiding state efforts by sniffing out the specific species of snail.

Mellon was explicitly trained for this task and is one of the only four Detector Dog Inspection Program pups stationed near Florida.

Now, Mellon is actively surveying Florida properties for the pest.

Aside from the health implications, these snails are also damaging to native U.S. ecosystems. The FDACS has actually coined this species “one of the most damaging snails in the world.”

“It consumes at least five hundred different types of plants. These snails could be devastating to Florida agriculture and natural areas as they cause extensive damage to tropical and subtropical environments,” the department said.

So, if you spot a snail, remember to stay away. Then, you can contact the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services by emailing DPIHelpline@FDACS.gov.

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