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Re:flubendazole



> I'm currently battling an outbreak of flukes. Contacts on the Discus_L
> list have recommended treating with flubendazole (or Flubenol). I have
> been told it is toxic to snails. Does anyone know what effect this stuff
> might have on my precious plants?
>

I've used flubendazole many times, without a solvent, as a treatment and as a prophylactic without any observable effects on
the plants. Pond snails do die back, but not all.  Either some snails or the eggs or both survive.

Ed