Snailkill Insecticide Metaldehyde 2.5% Dry Pellet
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Snailkill Insecticide Metaldehyde 2.5% Dry Pellet
Product Name: Snailkill
Technical Name: Metaldehyde 2.5% Dry Pellet
Product Type: Insecticide
Brand Name: PI Industries
Product Overview:
Snailkill is a ready-to-use molluscicide / insecticide pellet formulation by PI Industries, containing Metaldehyde 2.5%. It is specifically designed to control snails, slugs, and related gastropods that damage a variety of crops and environments like potato, carrot, citrus, grapevine, tea, paddy seedlings, greenhouses, mushroom beds, etc. The pellets are applied as bait: snails/slugs eat them, produce excess mucus, dehydrate, and die. The product is target-specific and formulated for ease of use.
Summary:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Formulation Type | Ready-to-use pellets / bait |
| Target Pests | Snails, Slugs, Giant / African snails |
| Crops / Use Environments | Potato, Sweet potato, Carrot, Vegetables, Citrus, Grapevine, Tea, Paddy seedlings, Greenhouses, Mushroom beds, Storage cellars |
| Mode of Action | Contact & ingestion; after ingestion produces acetaldehyde → excess mucus, dehydration, death |
| Dosage | • ~50-80 g / 100 sq ft (small areas) • ~15-25 kg / acre (field scale) |
| Application Method | Scatter bait near snail paths, plant bases, between rows, evening/night application |
| Safety / Precautions | Use gloves, keep out of reach of non-targets and children/pets; avoid ingestion; proper storage |
| Environmental Aspects | Target-specific; safer for non-target animals than some broad spectrum pesticides; but still toxicity to mollusks is high. Avoid runoff to aquatic systems. |
Benefits:
- Effective against snails, slugs & giant African snails
- Quick action – causes dehydration & death after feeding
- Easy to use – ready-to-apply pellets, no mixing needed
- Wide use – works in paddy, vegetables, tea, citrus, mushrooms, etc.
- Protects seedlings & crops – reduces damage, supports better yield
- Long-lasting bait effect – remains effective during snail activity
Disclaimer
The information provided here is intended for general knowledge and reference purposes only. Always refer to the product label and accompanying leaflets for complete and up-to-date product details, including directions for use, warnings, and safety information. Use only as directed.
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