Communities across South Florida are being put on notice about a potentially dangerous pest that could cause problems to their homes and health.
Signs have been placed along the Little Havana section of Miami and other areas from the state’s Department of Agriculture, notifying of a potential infestation of African land snails.
The snails have been known across the area for causing damage to homes and crops as well as spreading dangerous diseases among humans. Officials are telling residents to wear closed toed shoes and wash their hands after coming in from outside in an effort to prevent the potential spreading of diseases.
State officials will be going through the areas across Miami-Dade and Broward counties in the coming months looking for the snails. Anyone who sees one on their property should call the state’s helpline at 1-888-397-1517.
