Slug and Snail Control

The safer way to protect your plants

For most gardeners, slugs and snails are the number one pest. There are many ways to deal with them, from biological controls to physical barriers, but each method has its own limitations. Many gardeners use slug pellets but there are concerns about the effects of the traditional metaldehyde based pellets on pets, wildlife and the environment.

I’m pleased to introduce a safer form of pellet that is not only incredibly effective, but also, if used as directed, does not harm birds, pets, hedgehogs, worms or bees. They are made from naturally occurring ferric phosphate and are certified for organic use. I believe they are an environmentally friendly and better way to protect your plants from slugs and snails.

Customer reviews

EXCELLENT PRODUCT
I just managed to buy this before it quickly sold out. And how glad I was to have it. It has given the needed protection for my young and tender plants. I no longer need to check my plants late at night to get rid of the slug and snail pests. A little goes a long way and the 1.2kgs will last quite some time. An excellent product that I will certainly buy again.

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BRILLIANT PRODUCT
I have used this and to date I have not had any snail trails or even seen one. Thank you Richard for another great product.

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I am one happy bunny. I have rabbits and was worried about using slug pellets as I didn’t want to make my girls poorly. One of them is now disabled so their hutch is on one level on the floor, too close to the slugs for my liking. I was finding slime trails in their food bowl! Thank you Richard! Finally someone has listened and made an animal friendly solution. I’ve already recommend to a friend. The slugs just disappeared. No mess. Please consider making a pet friendly range for your gardening products. I love it!

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Frequently asked questions

Why are they better?

My pellets are made from 100% naturally occurring materials including the key ingredient, ferric phosphate. Slugs and snails are attracted away from the plants to eat the pellets. They stop feeding immediately and disappear underground to die, so unlike the effects of ordinary slug pellets, there are no ugly slime trails or dead slugs and snails left on the soil. The pellets kill all slugs and snails including the giant SPANISH SLUG which is rapidly becoming a major problem in the UK. In trials, ferric phosphate pellets kill more slugs and snails than metaldehyde pellets. So my pellets are safer and work better! In wet conditions, when slugs and snails are especially active, the pellets absorb the moisture and become even more attractive to the pests. The pellets are particularly resistant to rain and have been found to last up to FOUR times longer as ordinary metaldehyde based pellets. Over time, they will eventually biodegrade, producing nutrients which help feed your plants.

How safe are they?

My Slug and Snail Control pellets, when used as directed, pose no threat to pets, birds, hedgehogs, bees and other useful insects. Children and pets don’t need to be excluded from the area being treated. They can be used around flowers, fruits, herbs and vegetables, outdoors and in greenhouses. You can harvest your crops immediately after application if required. My pellets are used commercially in organic agriculture and have been certified for organic use by the Organic Farmers and Growers Association Ltd.

How do I use them?

Apply at first signs of any slug or snail damage. During a mild spring, this can be as early as February when the slugs and snails start eating emerging leaves and young shoots on plants like tulips and delphiniums. If possible apply in the early evening when the slugs are most active and scatter the pellets around the plants so that the individual pellets fall 6-7cm apart. Make sure that the pellets are spread across the entire area rather than spread in a circle around individual plants.