Slug-eater: instructions for use of the drug, composition and consumption rates

Slugs and snails are common pests that can appear anywhere. For agriculture and household plots, drugs are being developed that can destroy them. Consider the possibilities of "Slug-eater" - an affordable and cheap pesticide. Its composition, correct dosage and application according to the instructions. How to work with the safety product, its compatibility with other agricultural products, storage conditions and terms. What can replace.

Composition and release form of "Slug-eater"

The pesticide contains metaldehyde in the amount of 60 g per 1 liter. Produced by the company "August" in the form of granules, in bags of 15 and 30 g. Such a small volume makes it possible to use the product in private plots, in beds of a small area.

Spectrum and mechanism of action of the drug

"Slug-Eater" is intended for processing crops of vegetables, berries, ornamental flowers, fruits, citrus fruits and vines from snails and slugs. Protects plants for 2 weeks, has high efficiency. After processing, it is possible to avoid the loss of yield and presentation of fruits that mollusks spoil by gnawing holes in them.

The drug enters the body of mollusks through the skin and digestive system. It dehydrates pests, which leads to their death.

Instructions for use and dosage

"Slug-Eater" is ready for use without prior preparation, the granules are evenly scattered on the soil surface in row-spacings, between plants and along paths. The best time to treat is in the evening, before the pests become active, when the weather is calm and dry.

The drug is economically spent, per 10 sq. m of the area of the beds you need to spend 30 g of the drug. The number of treatments is 1, there is no waiting period after the application of the pesticide. 3 days after processing, you can continue working in the garden or in the beds.

Safety

"Slug-eater" refers to agricultural products with the 3rd class of toxicity. The drug is low-toxic, does not pose a particular danger to people.

Cannot be applied to cultivated areas located in the water protection zone of water bodies.

Pesticide must not be transported or stored with food, feed or medicine. When processing, in order to limit contact with the preparation of children and animals, you need to ensure that they do not enter the beds.

It is forbidden to work without the use of protective equipment for the skin, respiratory organs and vision.You need to wear tight clothing, a respirator, goggles and a mask. While work continues, you can not eat, drink, smoke, in order to reduce the contact of the substance with the body. After the work is finished, you need to wash your face and hands with soap and water.

First aid

If there are signs of poisoning, you need to stop work, leave the pesticide distribution area, remove clothing and protective equipment so that the substance does not get on the skin or nose. If the drug gets on the skin, you need to wipe this place with cotton wool or a soft cloth, then rinse with soapy water. Rinse eyes with clean, running water until signs of irritation disappear.

If there is an accidental ingestion of granules, you need to rinse your mouth with water, take activated charcoal tablets at the rate of 1 g per 10 kg of weight and drink 2-3 tbsp. water. After 10-15 min. induce vomiting. Repeat as needed.

In case of acute poisoning with the Slug Eater, immediately consult a doctor and take an antidote. Symptoms: nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, excessive salivation, fever, drowsiness, rapid pulse, convulsions.

Compatibility with other substances

Pesticide is not mixed with other pest control products. Mixing with fertilizers is also not recommended; there are no indications for joint use in the instructions from the manufacturer. Therefore, the granules must be used separately; and only after a while - the rest of the drugs or fertilize.

Terms and rules of storage

"Slug-Eater" can be stored for 2 years in sealed packaging from the manufacturer. Proper storage conditions - dry, dark room, with a temperature of -20 … +30 ° C. Pesticide storage warehouses are well suited for pesticide storage. Do not store food, medicines, animal feed with it. You can keep other agricultural preparations and fertilizers nearby in dry and liquid form. After the expiration of the storage period, the pesticide "Slug-eater" should be replaced with a new one, it is recommended to use the granules from the opened package in full, not to postpone for subsequent storage.

Analogues

For agricultural use, there is the drug "Axela", which also contains metaldehyde. In household plots, you can use products with the same active substance: Thunderstorm, Thunderstorm-3, Slug-eater Neo, StopUlit and Predator. The use of these drugs and their action are similar to the "Slug-eater", they poison the mollusks upon contact with their surface or entering the gastrointestinal tract. The method of application is also similar: scatter the granules in places where pests are found.

"Slug-eater" is guaranteed to destroy mollusks, is not dangerous for the soil, it decomposes into safe compounds. Does not negatively affect the quality and quantity of the crop. Does not harm plants, is not absorbed by them. Many types of flower and ornamental crops, vegetables and fruits, strawberries and grapes can be processed. It is convenient to use the Slug-eater preparation: you just need to scatter the granules in the required volume over the surface of the beds and leave them until the mollusks eat them.The protective effect lasts 2 weeks, if there are a lot of pests, then after the same time you need to repeat the application. The use of "Slug Eater" allows you to save plants and fruits from damage by pests, maintain the yield and quality of the harvested fruits.