SLUGGO INSECTICIDE

Ferric phosphate (iron phosphate) is the active ingredient in Sluggo® Slug and Snail Bait, a selective molluscicide used to control slugs and snails in fruit, vegetable, ornamental, and greenhouse crops. Ferric phosphate is a naturally occurring iron compound that is formulated into attractive bait granules that slugs and snails consume while feeding. Once ingested, the active ingredient disrupts digestive and metabolic processes within the pest, causing it to stop feeding almost immediately. The pests then become less active, retreat to sheltered areas, and die over the following several days, often without leaving visible slime trails or dead bodies on the crop.

Key features and benefits of Sluggo® include effective slug and snail control with an excellent environmental and safety profile. Sluggo provides immediate crop protection because feeding ceases soon after bait consumption, reducing further plant damage even before the pests die. The bait is rain-resistant, easy to apply, requires no spraying or mixing, and remains effective under a wide range of environmental conditions. Sluggo phosphate is approved for use in organic production systems and is considered safe for use around crops, pets, wildlife, birds, and many beneficial organisms when used according to label directions. These attributes make Sluggo a valuable tool for protecting crop quality, reducing feeding damage, and managing slug and snail populations in both conventional and organic production systems.