Slug Pellets - Metaldehyde - Contaminate Water
Slug pellets are pesticides, some contain metaldehyde & should be kept out of water, so it is not contaminated.
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- do not apply slug pellets if heavy rain is forecast
- clear up slug pellet spills immediately, however small
- do not contaminate drains or water courses when cleaning buckets etc. used for slug pellets
- do not leave slug pellet packets in garden unattended
- dispose of packaging and contaminated gloves according to instructions on packet
- always read the label on the slug pellet package
One slug pellet in 10,000 litres water could be enough to exceed the drinking water standard.
The Pesticide Safety Directorate has advice for gardeners.
Use slug pellets containing metaldehyde safely so as not to contaminate water.
I try to use beer to kill slugs, and salt if I can catch them outside at night. I try not to use any chemicals in my garden, but it’s impossible in Florida, so I use the least dangerous ones I can find, like Sevin.
Comment by The Consummate Gardener - September 9, 2008 6:01 pm
Surprised to hear you have slugs in Florida….
Comment by TopVeg - September 10, 2008 8:21 am