Achatina Fulica Research Articles

TEPUNG BEKICOT (Achatina fulica) SEBAGAI PAKAN TAMBAHAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS SEMEN DOMBA (Ovis aries)

One of the effort to provide superior rams is to pay attention to the provision of feed that has good substances and is able to improve the quality of sperm. Based on studies, snail flour has a fairly high protein content and snails can be an alternative source of protein in additional feed. This study aims to improve the quality of sheep sperm using an additional feed of snail flour (Achatina fulica) which can increase the use value and economic value. Eight sheep used in this research were divided into one group as the control and two groups as the treatment. The control group was given standard sheep forage, while the treatment groups were given standard sheep forage added with flour snail of 5% and 10%. Sperm collection using castration method. Parameters observed were motility, viability, and concentration of sperms. The results of the study showed that the addition of snail flour as additional feed for sheep affected sperm quality with a significant increase in concentration parameters, while motility and viability did not show a significant increase

Feeding Behavior and Preferences of Hemiplecta humphreysiana and Lissachatina fulica (Gastropoda) to Support Heliciculture in Indonesia

The trend of Heliciculture for human consumption, animal feed, medicine, and neutricosmeceutical is rising globally. To gain a better knowledge on the Heliciculture of Indonesian land snails, we studied the daily activity with a focus on feeding behavior and the feed preference of two land snail species Hemiplecta humphreysiana (HH) and Lissachatina fulica (LF). The two species were selected because of their abundancein nature, as well as to compare behavior and preference between native (HH) and invasive (LF) species. Three days of daily activity observation was conducted by using a scan animal sampling method with 5 minutes intervals towards three individuals of HH and LF. The experiment on feeding preference was conducted towards ten individuals per species in 28 days of observation (14 days each for vegetables and fruits). Each individual was placed in different rearing boxes. A multiple-choice test method was applied and consisted of two treatments i.e. vegetable treatment (pakcoy, chicory, lettuce, cabbage) and fruit treatments (mango, cucumber, melon, papaya). The nutritional value from the observed feed was also analyzed. Based on the total of 51,840 minutes of observation records, both species were generally active from 21.00-03.00. HH was more active in moving when given vegetable treatment. The species preferred to feed on cucumber, melon, lettuce, and pakcoy. LF was more active in moving and feeding when treated with fruits. The species is more adaptive when given new feed and likes all four fruits, but preferred lettuce in the vegetable treatment. Both species prefer to feed with relatively high protein, high fiber, and moderate total carbohydrate content. Providing the right feed and at the right time can support the effectiveness of Heliciculture.

Production performance of Giant African Land Snails (Archachatina marginata) at the Sudano-Guinean highland zone of Cameroon

A study on the production performance of Giant African Land snails was carried out within the Joint Initiative Group of Agro-pastoral Producers United Hands of Foungwo-Santchou (CIG-PAMUFOSA). The general objective of this study was to contribute to a better knowledge of the production performance of the Giant African Land Snail in captivity in Cameroon. For this purpose, the snails were monitored for two months and data on growth and reproductive performance were collected. Growth parameters were estimated from 183 snails aged between 6 and 8 months as a starting number. The results obtained show that the average daily weight gain was 0.06 ± 0.07 g and the shell length and diameter gain was 0.0019 ± 0.0077 mm/day and 0.016 ± 0.0012 mm/day, respectively. Food intake was 1.86 ± 0.17 g/day with a consumption index of 25.87 ± 2.60 and a mortality rate of 40%. Reproductive characteristics were estimated a starting number of 1095 adult snails aged between 1.5 and 2.5 years as it appears that the age at sexual maturity was greater than or equal to 11 months of age. For an average breeding weight of 93.09 ± 25.03 g, they produce clutches averaging 5.66 ± 1.80 eggs per clutch with an average weight of 8.18 ± 3.30 g. The weight of an egg was 1.44 ± 0.35 g, the individual large and small diameter of the eggs were 14.97 ± 1.45 mm and 11.28 ± 1.13 mm, respectively. The incubation period was 35.62 ± 8.16 days and hatching percentage was 76.08%. The factors influencing reproduction and growth performance of Giant African Land Snail would be: housing conditions (high density, breeding substrate), incubation condition, feed quality, and neglect. For an improvement in production performance on this farm, it would be wise to feed the animals with concentrated feed and to follow the strict standard guidelines regarding stocking density.

Parasitism of terrestrial gastropods by medically-important nematodes in Brazil.

An ample variety of parasitic associations are found between mollusks and nematodes, in which the mollusks may act as intermediate, paratenic or definitive hosts. Some free-living nematodes, in particular those of the order Rhabditida, are also found frequently in terrestrial mollusks. The present study reviews the results of the parasitological testing on samples of terrestrial mollusks conducted at the Brazilian National Reference Laboratory for Schistosomiasis and Malacology between 2008 and 2021. The samples were supplied primarily by the public health authorities from the different regions of Brazil, but also by research institutions and general population. The mollusks were processed individually and the obtained larvae were identified from their morphology and, whenever necessary, by molecular analysis. A total of 1,919 service orders were registered during the period, including 19,758 mollusk specimens collected from 23 of the 26 Brazilian states, as well as the Federal District, totalizing 145 municipalities. There was a marked predominance of the synanthropic species that are widely distributed in Brazil-Achatina fulica (87.08%), Bulimulus tenuissimus (4.18%), Bradybaena similaris (2.06%), and Sarasinula linguaeformis (1.50%). Of the 16,750 terrestrial mollusks examined, nematodes were recorded in 1,308 service orders, with the predominance of the superfamily Metastrongyloidea, in 616 service orders. They included Angiostrongylus cantonensis, rat lungworm, which was found in 252 samples, and Aelurostrongylus abstrusus in 145 samples. Free-living nematodes were found in 952 samples, Ancylostoma caninum and Cruzia tentaculata (previously identified as Strongyluris sp.) in one and 275 samples, respectively, and other parasites in 210 samples (not identified). The results highlight the diversity of the associations between nematodes and terrestrial mollusks in Brazil, in particular invasive and synanthropic species, with emphasis on the giant African land snail, Achatina fulica. They demonstrate the prominent role of this species of mollusk in the transmission of medically-important nematodes, which affect the health of both humans and animals, in particular eosinophilic meningitis, which is caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis. This reinforces the need for more studies, and justify the growing demand for information as well as parasitological diagnosis of this mollusk, given its wide distribution in Brazil and its impact as an urban pest.

Laboratory evaluation of chemicals against Giant African Snail, Achatina fulica bowdich and bio-assay studies on silkworm, Bombyx mori (L.)

Laboratory evaluation of chemicals against Giant African Snail, Achatina fulica bowdich and bio-assay studies on silkworm, Bombyx mori (L.)

Giant African Snail, Achatina fulica Bowdich a destructive pest of V1 mulberry (Morus alba L.) by - A new report and control strategies from Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

Giant African Snail, Achatina fulica Bowdich a destructive pest of V1 mulberry (Morus alba L.) by - A new report and control strategies from Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

Effect of Lissachatina fulica chitosan on the antioxidant and lipid profile of hypercholesterolemic male Wistar rats

Context: The increase in reactive oxygen species production in hypercholesterolemia can degrade polyunsaturated fatty acids and form malondialdehyde (MDA). There is a need for a natural alternative treatment, such as Lissachatina fulica chitosan. Aims: To analyze the potential of Lissachatina fulica chitosan in increasing the superoxide dismutase (SOD) level, reducing lipid profile, and MDA level of male Wistar rats with hypercholesterolemia model. Methods: The male Wistar rats were divided into six groups (n = 4): P0 (normal control); P1-P5 fed a high-fat diet for four weeks. P1 were treated with fed with a high-fat diet; P2 were treated with ezetimibe of 0.18 mg/200 g BW; P3, P4, and P5 Groups; fed with a high-fat diet and Lissachatina fulica chitosan of 100 mg, 200 mg, and 300 mg/200g BW, respectively. The lipid profile was conducted in rat blood samples by using the CHOP-PAP method, the MDA analysis using the TBARS test, and SOD assay analysis using a kit. Results: The results reveal that the treatment Lissachatina fulica chitosan (300 mg/200 g BW) was significantly effective (p<0.05) to decrease in total cholesterol level (96.7 ± 1.9 mg/dL), triglyceride (75.6 ± 1.6 mg/dL), LDL (29.8 ± 2.5 mg/dL), and MDA (1.2 ± 0.1 nmol/mL) as well as a significant increase (p<0.05) in HDL level (75.0 ± 1.7 mg/dL) and SOD (74.6 ± 2.1 unit/mL). Conclusions: Lissachatina fulica chitosan can reduce total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL, and MDA, and increase HDL and SOD levels.

Evaluation of the effect of herbicides on African giant snails: Case of glyphosate on Achatina achatina

The study carried out on the snail Achatina achatina at the achatinicole farm of the Université Jean Lorougnon guédé aimed to evaluate the effect of glyphosate on the weight and shell growth of this snail. After acclimatization in the breeding tanks for four (4) weeks, 210 snails were divided into seven (7) batches of 30 snails each. These snails are regularly watered and fed every other day with fresh lettuce leaves soaked or not in a diluted solution of glyphosate at different doses: D0, D4, D6, D8, D10, D12 and D14. The weight and shell measurement is done every two weeks. The results obtained show that the weight and linear growth of snails are inhibited according to the dose of glyphosate. All snails exposed to the product are directly impacted. The use of this product by farmers could reduce the availability of snails in orchards and consequently lead to a shortage of snail meat on the markets. In order to anticipate this ecological and environmental problem, this study must be extended to all giant snails consumed in Côte d'Ivoire.

Evaluation of the effect of herbicides on African giant snails: Case of glyphosate on Achatina achatina

Evaluation of the effect of herbicides on African giant snails: Case of glyphosate on Achatina achatina

Effect of the invasion history of the giant African snail (Lissachatina fulica) on its realized climatic niche

AbstractThere is almost a century of difference among Indo‐Malayan, Australasian, and Neotropical regions in establishment of non‐native populations of the giant African snail (Lissachatina fulica). Using potential distribution models and environmental principal component analysis (PCA‐env), we first tested whether an expansion of the realized climatic niche of L. fulica occurred. The models showed geographical differences between the native and non‐native areas, especially in the Neotropical region, where the last introduction of mollusks occurred. Because PCA‐env showed a 60% expansion and 40% overlap between the native and global areas, we next investigated whether the expansion of the realized climatic niche of L. fulica was influenced by its geographical spread. Precipitation had the highest contribution in most models, but temperature was the variable that best explained the projected spread from the current Neotropical distribution. The current Neotropical distribution was better explained when the climatic conditions of the Indo‐Malayan and Australasian regions from which the species arrived in the Neotropics were included. PCA‐env showed 74% expansion between the native and Indo‐Malayan–Australasian areas and 97% expansion between the native and Neotropical areas. In conclusion, the spread between biogeographic regions and the existence of similar climatic conditions between the native and non‐native distributions would produce the observed climatic niche of L. fulica.

GASTROPODE DIVERSITY IN LAKE TONDANO AREA, NORTH SULAWESI, INDONESIA

The diversity of gastropod species is influenced by different substrates, environmental conditions, and human activities, so it is necessary to research the diversity of gastropod species in Lake Tondano. This study aims to obtain data on the diversity of gastropod species that live around Lake Tondano. The study was conducted in May 2022. The collection of research data on the diversity of gastropods in Lake Tondano begins by dividing the research area into five stations. Each station forms a Line transect of about 50 meters x 10 meters. At each line transect, 10 points will be determined in a zigzag manner for observation and sampling. The determination of the sample is carried out by purposive sampling. The gastropod samples will be identified and then documented, and the number will be recorded. Gastropods found around Lake Tondano are Achatinidae (Achatina fulica), Station 1: -, Station 2: -, Station 3: 1, Station 4: 1, Station 5: 1. Ampullariidae (Pila Ampullacea), Station 1 :173, Station 2 : -, Station 3: 73, Station 4: 117, Station 5: 57. Potamididae (Tylomeliana toradjarum), Station 1: 321, Station 2:2, Station 3: 123, Station 4: 3, Station 5 :-. Viviparidae (F. Javanica/ Filopaludina Javanica), Station 1: 85, Station 2: 161, Station 3: 335, Station 4: 315, Station 5: 153. Based on these data, the highest index is at point 3, and the density index is at point 1.

Variation in the population density of the Giant African Snail (<i>Lissachatina fulica</i>) in the Neotropical region

The Giant African Snail (Lissachatina fulica) is one of the 100 world’s worst invasive species and has been recorded in the Neotropical region since the 1980s. Temperature and precipitation variables affect snail population density; however, these relationships have not been investigated for L. fulica on a regional scale. Here, we made the first description of variation in population density of L. fulica in the Neotropical region using a literature search, descriptive statistics, and a Principal Component Analysis (PCA). We found 22 studies covering 36 localities in six countries. The mean snail density was 11.55 ± 28.32 ind/m2, with the lowest value recorded in Cuba (0.0002 ind/m2) and the highest value recorded in Venezuela (150 ind/m2). These values were recorded between 21 % to 93 % of Human Footprint, 710 mm to 4438 mm of Annual Precipitation, 13 ºC to 27 ºC, Mean Temperature of the Coldest Quarter, and 3 ºC to 40 ºC of Temperature Seasonality. The PCA suggested that low densities can occur in various environmental conditions, whereas medium and high densities seem to appear in more specific climatic combinations. In conclusion, increased densities of Lissachatina fulica in the Neotropics seem to be influenced by climatic variations, especially the Mean Temperature of the Coldest Quarter and Annual Precipitation, supporting previous findings in the literature regarding the snail establishment. Future monitoring of this invasive species, performed at expanded spatial and temporal scales, may provide tools to establish a relationship between snail density values and impact.

Comparative and Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Mangrove Forest and Farm - Bred African Giant Snails (Archachatina Marginata)

Snails are good source of protein for different classes of people. The aim of this work is to compare and assess the health risk of the heavy metals in mangrove forest and farm - bred snails, as sources of protein. Twelve snails (six mangrove forest and six farm - bred) of two sizes (big and small) were sourced from Bayeku mangrove forest and Snail Farm at Second gate of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) respectively. The, Fe, Cd, Cr, Ni, Cu, Pb, and Zn concentration of the snails were evaluated using standard analytical methods. The data obtained were subject to differential and inferential statistics using a statistical package (SPSS 22.0 version) and compare with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) limit. Fe (732.32 - 734.24 mg/kg), Cu (145.17 - 145.19 mg/kg), Zn (62.38 - 62.51 mg/kg) of big snail from mangrove forest were the highest compared with Fe, Cu, and Zn in mangrove forest (small), farm bred (big and small) snail. Cr (77.20 - 77.46), Ni (21.14 – 21.28), and Pb (1.20 - 1.22) mg/kg in small snail (mangrove forest) were the highest. Cadmium (6.83 - 6.84 mg/kg) of the farm bred (big snail) was the highest. Mangrove forest bred snail; Fe (733.26±0.96), Cr (38.01±0.78), Ni (50.32±0.37), Cu (145.18±0.01), and Zn (62.43±0.07) mg/kg were significantly higher than their corresponding FAO Limits. Farm - bred snail Cr (38.99±0.21), and Zn (36.80±0.01) mg/kg were significantly higher than their corresponding FAO permissible limits. However, farm bred has lower heavy metal concentrations than mangrove forest bred. Hence, farm bred are better product.

Carcass yield of giant African snails of the species Archachatina marginata bred in captivity (Swainson 1821)

The carcass yield of giant African snails, Archachatina marginata, subjected to a restrictive diet for 70 days and then re-fed for 70 days, was evaluated. The objective was to determine the ability of the species to compensate for growth retardation. The study took place at the application farm of the Faculty of Agronomy of the Parakou’s University between August 15, 2019 and January 22, 2020. A total of 90 snails, with an average live weight of 52.48 ± 9.03 g, were randomly divided into three batches of 30 subjects in semi-buried enclosures made of cement block and fine-mesh wire netting. Three meal rations containing 20.26%, 17.18% and 14.43% crude protein and 2976 kcal, 2540 kcal and 2089 kcal of metabolizable energy per kg of dry matter were distributed ad libitum to batches I (control), II and III respectively. At the end of each feeding period, 8 snails from each batch were randomly selected and slaughtered. The feed consumption indices as well as the carcass yields were respectively 1.94 ± 0.51; 3.44 ± 1.07 and 4.31 ± 1.03 (p < 0.05) as well as 38.70 ± 3.12%; 30.35 ± 2.03% and 28.30 ± 1.26% (p < 0.05) respectively for batches I (control), II and III at the end of the feeding restriction period. After the re-feeding period, where all the batches of snails were fed at the same level as the control batch, these values were respectively 2.55 ± 0.35; 1.65 ± 0.14 and 1.60 ± 0.14 (p < 0.05) as well as 40.44 ± 4.00%; 37.48 ± 2.56% and 36.55 ± 1.75% (p < 0.05) respectively for batches I, II and III. It appears from this study that temporary feeding restriction followed by re-feeding significantly improved feed efficiency in Archachatina marginata. The carcass yield, despite a remarkable increase, could not be fully compensated.

Land snails of Guwahati, Assam, India

Assam is located in the Indo-Burma global biodiversity hotspot, and contains many animals and plants that have not been investigated scientifically. Increasing urbanization and destruction of forest cover have created threats to the survival of many species, hence scientific investigation is important to support conservation efforts. I undertook this study to evaluate the status of land snails in Guwahati, the capital city of Assam, a fast-growing city 216 km2 in area where shrinkage of natural forest cover has become a matter of great concern. A total of 12 species were recorded: Cyclophorus pearsoni (Benson, 1851), C. zebrinus (Benson, 1836), Pterocyclus parvus (Pearson, 1833), Endothyrella affinis (Gude, 1897), Cryptaustenia silcharensis (Godwin-Austen, 1907), Macrochlamys atricolor (Godwin-Austen, 1875), M. hengdanensis Godwin-Austen, 1899, Sitala rimicola (Benson, 1859), Bradybaena cestus (Benson, 1836), Lissachatina fulica (Bowdich, 1822), Allopeas gracile (Hutton, 1834), and Rishetia hastula (Benson, 1860). I have provided a detailed discussion of our findings.

Parasitism in Rattus rattus and sympatric Achatina fulica by Angiostrongylus cantonensis in an urban park in southeast Brazil.

In this study, rodents (Rattus rattus) and mollusks (Achatina fulica) were captured in a small forest located in a large metropolitan city in Brazil, and they were examined to investigate possible parasitism by Angiostrongylus cantonensis. The parasites were recovered as helminths from the pulmonary arteries of the synanthropic rodents and as third-stage larvae (with Metastrongylidae family characteristics) from the mollusks. To confirm the species, these larvae were used to experimentally infect Rattus norvegicus for the posterior recovery of adult helminths. To identify the adult helminths, morphological, morphometric, molecular, and phylogenetic techniques were employed. Furthermore, we also characterized the histological lesions associated with parasitism in naturally infected definitive hosts. Our results demonstrated the occurrence of a natural life cycle of A. cantonensis (with the presence of adult helminths) in definitive hosts, Rattus rattus, and third-stage larvae in an intermediate host, A. fulica. In free-living rodents, lesions of granulomatous pneumonia in the lungs and meningitis in the brain were also found. These results warn of the risk of accidental transmission of A. cantonensis to human residents around the park because of the extensive interaction among the fauna of the park, domestic animals, and the surrounding human population.

Short Communication: Invasive mollusks Melanoides tuberculata, and Achatina fulica in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia

Abstract. Purnama MF, Salwiyah. 2022. Short Communication: Invasive mollusks Melanoides tuberculata, and Achatina fulica in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 23: 4770-4774. Southeast Sulawesi Province has natural/artificial inland waters for various usages. For example, freshwater has supported various activities such as agriculture, plantations, inland fisheries, and ecotourism. This study reports the presence of invasive mollusk in freshwater (Melanoides tuberculata) and terrestrial (Achatina fulica) habitats. This study is the first report regarding the spatial distribution of the three invasive mollusk species in the inland waters of Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. All administrative areas (17 districts/cities) in Southeast Sulawesi province were invaded by A. fulica and 16 districts/cities by M. tuberculata. These invasive mollusks species are a severe threat to the preservation of native species and human health because they are an intermediate host for several types of parasites, such as the trematode group. The spreading and rapid development of these invasive mollusks is caused by their reproductive ability and resistance to poor environmental quality and airborne dispersal factors by birds, water flow, and commercial activities. This invasive species can directly cause huge economic losses as they become a pest in agricultural activities, plantations, and freshwater fisheries (aquaculture). They also can transmit pathogens and displacement of native species. Therefore, it is recommended to have a preventive effort to tackle the expansion of IAS in Southeast Sulawesi.

An Evaluation of Snail Immobilization and Mortality Effects Using Selected Chemical Treatments for Potential Trapping Apparatuses

This study evaluated the immobilization and mortality effects of selected wet and dry chemical treatments on the giant African snail. The chemical treatments used were 5 g and 10 g respectively of sodium chloride, calcium hydroxide and copper sulphate. Distilled water was used as a control in the wet phase evaluation of the study. In the first phase, each treatment was dissolved in 1000 ml of water. A total of ten (10) snails were submerged into each treatment and this was replicated ten (10) times. In the second phase of the study, 5 g and 10 g respectively of each dry treatment was evenly sprinkled over ten (10) snails within a confined area. This was replicated ten (10) times. It was concluded that the submergence effects of the wet treatment resulted in 100 percent immobilization and mortality for both the calcium hydroxide and copper sulphate treatment at six (6) hours post submergence. The dry treatments had no effect on immobilization and mortality up to six (6) hours post treatment. There was no treatment effect of sodium chloride for both the wet and dry treatments. The study concludes that low cost solutions such as calcium hydroxide can have an effect on the immobilization of the giant African snail. This finding can enable the development of trap designs which could eliminate the one-way door design and enable multiple entrances. Although both calcium hydroxide and copper sulphate solutions were effective for the immobilization and death of the snails, calcium hydroxide is the recommended option given its low toxicological profile when compared to copper sulphate.

Thermomechanical characterization of bioplastic films produced using a combination of polylactic acid and bionano calcium carbonate

The present study focuses on the thermomechanical investigation of bioplastic firms produced from a combination of polylactic acid (PLA) and nano-calcium carbonated (nano-CaCO3) synthesized from the Achatina Fulica snail shell. The bioplastic films fabricated with nano-CaCO3 content ranging from 1 to 5 wt% were prepared using a solvent casting method. Thermal stability and degradation with temperature-dependent mechanical properties such as stiffness, storage modulus, and loss modulus of the developed bioplastic films were determined. The conformation changes in the functional group of the developed bioplastic films after incorporating nano-CaCO3 were also investigated. It was observed that incorporating nano-CaCO3 improved the thermal stability and temperature-dependent mechanical properties of neat PLA, regardless of the percentage weight added. An 85.67% improvement in thermal stability was observed. The temperature-dependent stiffness increased by 84%, whereas the storage modulus improved by 240%. On the other hand, loss modulus improved by 50% due to nano-CaCO3 incorporation into PLA. The FTIR curves of bioplastic films incorporated with nano-CaCO3 present insignificant conformation changes in the functional group of the resulting bioplastic films. This is presumable due to the compatibility of the matrix and the reinforcement. As a result, the resulting materials' thermal and temperature-dependent mechanical properties improved significantly, demonstrating that the developed bioplastic films could be used for package applications.

Control of invasive alien species: The Giant African snail (Lissachatina fulica) a difficult urban public management challenge

In view of the population growth trends and urbanization processes, one of the current challenges is the surveillance and control of invasive alien species within urban settings, particularly of those species that can serve as vectors or reservoirs of diseases with the potential to affect human health. In this regard, the present study evaluated the public management for the surveillance and control of African snails (Lissachatina fulica) in the city of Santiago de Cali in Colombia between 2016 and 2019 and proposed minimum guidelines for their surveillance and effective control in the urban settings of developing countries. The Giant African snails can be intermediate hosts of various microorganisms that have a great impact on urban public health. The latter may include parasitic, viral, bacterial, and fungal diseases, which are transported by the snail to homes or nearby areas exposing humans and animals to contagion. In the Colombian case the most important are Angiostrongylus parasites, which can cause eosinophilic meningoencephalitis, gastrointestinal disorders in humans and pulmonary hemorrhage in dogs. However, it is also possible that the same snails carry other nematodes such as Aleurostrogylus which can affect cats and dogs in urban areas. Comprehensive actions are required to address the problems related to urban invasive species such the African snail in Santiago de Cali as well as to develop environmental public policies and implement through municipal and state public management. We concluded that government action should be supported by reliable data to identify cases in situ, and to determine pest, environmental, and ecoepidemiological variables. Qualitative and quantitative data analyses will contribute to effective decision-making and the development of control protocols designed for each specific urban scenario.