Description
These biodegradable ferric phosphate pellets are a reliable and effective way of controlling slugs and snails in the garden. The pellets are rain resistant and swell when damp to make them more attractive to slugs.
The blue pellets contain a naturally occurring ingredient, Ferric Phosphate. Once they consume the bait pellet, slugs cease to feed. They then crawl into the ground or a secluded location to die.
These are a safer alternative to the slug pellets of old (which contain metaldehyde), and are gentler on the environment, to wildlife, pets and so on. That being said, you should still exercise caution using these if you have pets.
If unconsumed, the pellets break down into the soil adding iron and phosphate and nutrients.
How Ferric Phosphate Works
Once the bait is eaten, the iron phosphate triggers internal changes in the pests that causes them to stop feeding. Snails and slugs that have eaten iron phosphate bait often seek hiding places, become inactive, and begin to die several days later.
"Iron phosphate is practically non-toxic to mammals, birds and fish. In addition, no harmful effects were noted for earthworms and certain ground beetles when used according to label directions."
Directions for Use:
At the first sign of plant damage use as directed during late evening or early morning when slugs are most active.
Evenly scatter the pellets around edible plants at 5g per square meter. Repeat treatments may be necessary.
Contains:
10 g/kg hydrated ferric phosphate
(at least 7.02 g/kg anhydrous ferric phosphate)
Size: Available in 800 g and 1 kg containers; choose in the drop down menu.
