Slugs and snails

Helix spp. , Limax spp.
Contributor: Université de Liège
Date Compiled: 2025
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Control

Regulations surrounding chemical products can change rapidly – always verify chemicals recommended here with the most recent legislation and lists of products registered for your country
Solution Product Category Max nb. of a. i. application/year Application Details and Notes (commercial product example) Chemical Group
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Ferric phosphate
Synthetic slug pesticide
4 applications / 12 months
NEU 1181 M, dosage: 7 kg/ha
Inorganic
Metaldehyde
2
ARIONEX GRANULAAT - GRANULE, dosage: 50 - 70 g/ 100 m². apply on BBCH ≤ 41
The information made available here has been obtained from or is based upon sources believed by CABI to be reliable but is not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness. Anyone acting or relying on such information does so entirely at their own risk. The efficacy of the IPM methods included above will depend on local conditions and might not always be suitable everywhere within the specified country.