Ferramol, slug bait, 500 g

NEUDORFF Ferramol - slug bait is a granular bait for all types of slugs and snails. After ingesting the granules, slugs retreat to their underground shelters feeling satiated, where they perish, eliminating the need to collect dead slugs. There is no excessive slime production in slugs, keeping the surface of the beds clean. In case of accidental ingestion, it is not dangerous for pets or other animals and beneficial organisms.

Action and use of the product:
Ferramol is highly dangerous only for slugs. Its active ingredient is Ferric phosphate, which is a compound of phosphorus and iron commonly found in the natural environment. The granules lure them out of their shelters and are so attractive that they immediately start to consume them. Shortly after consuming the bait, slugs stop eating due to a feeling of fullness, thus protecting the plants from further damage in a short time. Sated, slugs retreat back to their underground shelters where they die. When slugs perish, there is no excessive and repulsive slime production, which is why the surface of the beds remains clean (unlike other similar products). It is also unnecessary to collect the dead slugs, as they die in their underground shelters. The effectiveness of Ferramol is not reduced by rain or damp weather, when slugs are most active. Due to moisture, the granules swell and become even more attractive to slugs. In dry conditions, the granules return to their original size. Even after repeated swelling, the granules do not break down and retain their effectiveness.

Application note:
If by the next morning the bait granules have disappeared, it means that slugs have consumed them and the application needs to be repeated. This targets other slugs that may come from the surrounding area to the treated area.

Dosing:
> 5 g/m2 by hand spreading, the 500 g package is sufficient for approximately 100 m2.

Note:
5 g of the product is approximately a heaped teaspoon.

Recommendations and possible environmental risks:
The product does not require classification with regard to safety when the prescribed dose is followed - for wildlife, birds, bees, earthworms, soil microorganisms, populations of all types of predatory rove beetles from the family Staphylinidae, predatory ground beetles from the family Carabidae, and predatory mites from the family Phytoseiidae. The product is slightly harmful to populations of all types of aphid-mites from the family Aphidiidae.