APPLICATION
It containing pellet formulations are the main system of
delivery in agriculture and in private gardens.
MODE OF ACTION
Excess mucus production is the first sign of poisoning
in both slugs and snails. This reaction depletes the slugs
energy reserves and weakens the slug. Subsequently, cell
membranes are ruptured, and mucus cells irreversibly destroyed
after which death is inevitable. These effects occur at
temperatures as low as 2. and slugs cannot recover by taking up
ambient water.
It is known to be an effective molluscicide against
slugs and snails of economic importance. However, its efficacy
can be compromised when substandard baits are used in an
inappropriate manner.
TOXICITY
It is used as a specific molluscicide to control slugs
or snails. It does not harm beneficial organisms such as
earthworms or slug eating carabid beetles. It is al also safe
to be used in fishponds along with combination production
systems such as rice/fish culture.
Item |
Specification |
Appearance |
apple green or blue |
Metaldehyde |
> 6% |
2mm grain
content |
> 95% |
PH |
7~9 |
Water content |
< 9% |
|