Snailkill by PI Industries

SNAILKILL by PI Industries

SNAILKILL is a potent molluscicide designed to protect your crops from the destructive effects of snails and slugs. Containing the active ingredient Metaldehyde in a 2.5% pellet formulation, SNAILKILL is ideal for safeguarding a wide range of agricultural crops, including potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, citrus plants, grapevines, tea plantations, and paddy seedlings. It can also be used in storage cellars, greenhouses, and mushroom beds, ensuring comprehensive protection. This ready-to-use product offers a simple yet effective solution for keeping your crops healthy and free from pest damage.

Key Features:

• Target-Specific: Effectively controls snails and slugs with minimal impact on other organisms and the environment.
• Easy Application: Comes in a ready-to-use pellet form, making it convenient to apply directly where needed.
• Versatile Use: Suitable for a variety of crops and settings, including fields, greenhouses, and storage areas.
• Safe Handling: Clearly marked with safety precautions for responsible use, ensuring both effectiveness and safety.

Application Instructions:

• Identify affected areas in the evening.
• Apply 50-80 g of SNAILKILL bait per 100 sq. ft. near the base of plants, between crop rows, or in other affected areas.
• Monitor and reapply as necessary for continued control.

Packaging:

• Available in a 1 kg pack for convenient and easy use.

Precautions:

• Wear gloves during application.
• Avoid eating, drinking, or smoking while handling.
• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, locked away from children and pets.

Mode of Action: SNAILKILL acts through contact, with Metaldehyde being rapidly hydrolyzed to acetaldehyde upon ingestion. This causes the mollusc to produce excess mucus, leading to dehydration and death.