Slugs and snails are common pests that can appear in any area. For agriculture and private household plots, drugs are being developed that can destroy them. Let's consider the capabilities of "Slug Eater" - an affordable and cheap pesticide. Its composition, correct dosage and use according to instructions. How to work with the product according to safety precautions, its compatibility with other agricultural products, storage conditions and periods. What can be replaced?
Composition and release form of "Slug Eater"
The pesticide contains metaldehyde in an 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 areas, in small beds.
Spectrum and mechanism of action of the drug
“Slug eater” is intended for treating vegetable, berry, ornamental, flower, fruit, citrus and grapevine crops against snails and slugs. Protects plants for 2 weeks and is highly effective. After processing, it is possible to avoid loss of yield and presentation of fruits, which are spoiled by mollusks by gnawing holes in them.
Instructions for use and dosage
“Slime Eater” is ready for use without prior preparation; the granules are evenly scattered onto the soil surface in row-spacings, between plants and along paths. The best time to apply is in the evening, before pests become active, in calm and dry weather.
The drug is used sparingly, per 10 square meters. m of bed area you need to use 30 g of the drug. Number of treatments – 1, there is no waiting period after applying the pesticide. 3 days after treatment, you can continue working in the garden or beds.
Safety precautions
“Slug eater” belongs to agricultural products with toxicity class 3. The drug is low-toxic and does not pose any particular danger to people.
Cannot be used in areas with cultivated plants located in the water protection zone of reservoirs.
The pesticide must not be transported or stored with food, feed or medicine.During processing, in order to limit the contact of children and animals with the drug, you need to ensure that they do not enter the beds.
It is prohibited to work without using protective equipment for the skin, respiratory system and vision. You need to wear thick clothing, a respirator, goggles and a mask. While work continues, do not eat, drink, or smoke to reduce contact of the substance with the body. After the work is completed, you need to wash your face and hands with soap and water.
First aid
If signs of poisoning appear, you need to stop work, leave the area where the pesticide is being spread, take off your clothes and protective equipment so that the substance does not get on your skin or nose. If the drug gets on the skin, you need to wipe the area with cotton wool or a soft cloth, then rinse with soapy water. Rinse eyes with clean running water until signs of irritation disappear.
If accidental ingestion of granules occurs, you need to rinse your mouth with water, take activated carbon tablets at the rate of 1 g per 10 kg of weight and wash down 2-3 tbsp. water. After 10-15 minutes. induce vomiting. Repeat if necessary.
In case of acute poisoning with Slug Eater, immediately consult a doctor and take an antidote. Symptoms: nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, severe salivation, fever, drowsiness, rapid pulse, convulsions.
Compatibility with other substances
The pesticide should not be mixed with other pest control products. Mixing with fertilizers is also not recommended; there are no instructions for joint use in the manufacturer's instructions. Therefore, the granules must be used separately; and only after a while - the rest of the preparations or apply fertilizers.
Storage periods and rules
“Slime Eater” can be stored for 2 years in sealed packages from the manufacturer.Proper storage conditions are a dry, dark room, with a temperature of -20...+30 °C. Pesticide storage warehouses are well suited for storing pesticides. Do not store food, medicines, or animal feed with it. You can keep other agricultural products and fertilizers nearby, in dry and liquid form. After the expiration of the storage period, replace the “Slug Eater” pesticide with a new one; it is recommended to use the granules from the opened package in full, and do not put them aside for subsequent storage.
Analogs
For agricultural use, there is the drug "Axela", which also contains metaldehyde. In private household plots you can use products with the same active substance: “Groza”, “Groza-3”, “Slug Eater Neo”, “StopUlit” and “Predator”. The use of these agents and their effect are similar to the “Slug Eater”; they poison shellfish 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, and decomposes into safe compounds in it. Does not negatively affect the quality and quantity of the crop. Does not harm plants and is not absorbed by them. You can process many types of flower and ornamental crops, vegetables and fruits, strawberries and grapes. 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, preserve the yield and quality of the collected fruits.
