Control slugs
Authorised in vegetables, fruit crops, potatoes and ornamentals in home and allotment gardens.
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- Against: Slugs in the specified crops.
- Action: After eating the bait, slugs stop feeding and die.
- For: Vegetables, fruit, potatoes and ornamentals outdoors and in greenhouses.
Application at a glance
Scatter 5 g/m²
Distribute evenly over the soil. 50 kg/ha equals 5 g/m²; 500 g treats 100 m² once.
Spring to autumn
Preferably apply in the evening in mild, damp conditions, but not immediately before rain.
Activity after bait ingestion
After eating the bait, slugs stop feeding and die.
Maximum 4 treatments
The limit applies to the individual use and to the crop or calendar year. No fixed retreatment interval is specified.
Crop-specific harvest interval
No interval in days is set for edible crops; the official wording and all conditions remain in each application card.
Pests and feeding damage
Slugs
Slug in a lettuce bed – schematic illustration.
Possible slug damage
Possible slug or snail feeding damage – schematic illustration. Holes alone do not establish the cause; identify the pest before treatment.
Application & rates
All 8 authorised uses and exact quantities
For home and allotment gardens.
Select the matching crop and use area. Each card retains all official application conditions.
Ornamentals · Slugs
Home and allotment gardens; Outdoors
- Crop/object
- Ornamentals
- Maximum rate per treatment
- 50 kg/ha
- Application timing
- Spring to autumn
- Application method
- scatter
- Maximum number of treatments
- in this use: 4
in the crop or calendar year: 4 - Pre-harvest intervals
- Outdoors, Ornamentals : Setting a pre-harvest interval is not relevant.
Further details and conditions
- Status
- Authorisation, until 2031-12-31 00:00:00.0
- Activity
- Molluscicide
- Crop sector
- Ornamental crops
- Use area
- Home and allotment gardens; Outdoors
- User category
- Non-professional
- Pest/purpose
- Slugs
- Further explanations
- Application method: broadcast
- NW642-1: Die Anwendung des Mittels in oder unmittelbar an oberirdischen Gewässern oder Küstengewässern ist nicht zulässig. Unabhängig davon ist der gemäß Länderrecht verbindlich vorgegebene Mindestabstand zu Oberflächengewässern einzuhalten. Zuwiderhandlungen können mit einem Bußgeld bis zu einer Höhe von 50.000 Euro geahndet werden.
Ornamentals · Slugs
Home and allotment gardens; Greenhouse
- Crop/object
- Ornamentals
- Maximum rate per treatment
- 50 kg/ha
- Application timing
- Spring to autumn
- Application method
- scatter
- Maximum number of treatments
- in this use: 4
in the crop or calendar year: 4 - Pre-harvest intervals
- Greenhouse, Ornamentals : Setting a pre-harvest interval is not relevant.
Further details and conditions
- Status
- Authorisation, until 2031-12-31 00:00:00.0
- Activity
- Molluscicide
- Crop sector
- Ornamental crops
- Use area
- Home and allotment gardens; Greenhouse
- User category
- Non-professional
- Pest/purpose
- Slugs
- Further explanations
- Application method: broadcast
Vegetable crops · Slugs
Home and allotment gardens; Outdoors
- Crop/object
- Vegetable crops
- Maximum rate per treatment
- 50 kg/ha
- Application timing
- Spring to autumn
- Application method
- scatter
- Maximum number of treatments
- in this use: 4
in the crop or calendar year: 4 - Pre-harvest intervals
- Outdoors, Vegetable crops : The pre-harvest interval is covered by the application conditions and/or the growing period between application and use (e.g. harvest); a pre-harvest interval in days is not required.
Further details and conditions
- Status
- Authorisation, until 2031-12-31 00:00:00.0
- Activity
- Molluscicide
- Crop sector
- Vegetable crops
- Use area
- Home and allotment gardens; Outdoors
- User category
- Non-professional
- Pest/purpose
- Slugs
- Further explanations
- Application method: broadcast
Additional notes: to protect emerging plants and reduce feeding damage to above-ground plant parts
- NW642-1: Die Anwendung des Mittels in oder unmittelbar an oberirdischen Gewässern oder Küstengewässern ist nicht zulässig. Unabhängig davon ist der gemäß Länderrecht verbindlich vorgegebene Mindestabstand zu Oberflächengewässern einzuhalten. Zuwiderhandlungen können mit einem Bußgeld bis zu einer Höhe von 50.000 Euro geahndet werden.
Vegetable crops · Slugs
Home and allotment gardens; Greenhouse
- Crop/object
- Vegetable crops
- Maximum rate per treatment
- 50 kg/ha
- Application timing
- Spring to autumn
- Application method
- scatter
- Maximum number of treatments
- in this use: 4
in the crop or calendar year: 4 - Pre-harvest intervals
- Greenhouse, Vegetable crops : The pre-harvest interval is covered by the application conditions and/or the growing period between application and use (e.g. harvest); a pre-harvest interval in days is not required.
Further details and conditions
- Status
- Authorisation, until 2031-12-31 00:00:00.0
- Activity
- Molluscicide
- Crop sector
- Vegetable crops
- Use area
- Home and allotment gardens; Greenhouse
- User category
- Non-professional
- Pest/purpose
- Slugs
- Further explanations
- Application method: broadcast
Additional notes: to protect emerging plants and reduce feeding damage to above-ground plant parts
Fruit crops · Slugs
Home and allotment gardens; Outdoors
- Crop/object
- Fruit crops
- Maximum rate per treatment
- 50 kg/ha
- Application timing
- Spring to autumn
- Application method
- scatter
- Maximum number of treatments
- in this use: 4
in the crop or calendar year: 4 - Pre-harvest intervals
- Outdoors, Fruit crops : The pre-harvest interval is covered by the application conditions and/or the growing period between application and use (e.g. harvest); a pre-harvest interval in days is not required.
Further details and conditions
- Status
- Authorisation, until 2031-12-31 00:00:00.0
- Activity
- Molluscicide
- Crop sector
- Fruit crops
- Use area
- Home and allotment gardens; Outdoors
- User category
- Non-professional
- Pest/purpose
- Slugs
- Further explanations
- Application method: broadcast
- NW642-1: Die Anwendung des Mittels in oder unmittelbar an oberirdischen Gewässern oder Küstengewässern ist nicht zulässig. Unabhängig davon ist der gemäß Länderrecht verbindlich vorgegebene Mindestabstand zu Oberflächengewässern einzuhalten. Zuwiderhandlungen können mit einem Bußgeld bis zu einer Höhe von 50.000 Euro geahndet werden.
Fruit crops · Slugs
Home and allotment gardens; Greenhouse
- Crop/object
- Fruit crops
- Maximum rate per treatment
- 50 kg/ha
- Application timing
- Spring to autumn
- Application method
- scatter
- Maximum number of treatments
- in this use: 4
in the crop or calendar year: 4 - Pre-harvest intervals
- Greenhouse, Fruit crops : The pre-harvest interval is covered by the application conditions and/or the growing period between application and use (e.g. harvest); a pre-harvest interval in days is not required.
Further details and conditions
- Status
- Authorisation, until 2031-12-31 00:00:00.0
- Activity
- Molluscicide
- Crop sector
- Fruit crops
- Use area
- Home and allotment gardens; Greenhouse
- User category
- Non-professional
- Pest/purpose
- Slugs
- Further explanations
- Application method: broadcast
Potato · Slugs
Home and allotment gardens; Outdoors
- Crop/object
- Potato
- Maximum rate per treatment
- 50 kg/ha
- Application timing
- Spring to autumn
- Application method
- scatter
- Maximum number of treatments
- in this use: 4
in the crop or calendar year: 4 - Pre-harvest intervals
- Outdoors, Potato : The pre-harvest interval is covered by the application conditions and/or the growing period between application and use (e.g. harvest); a pre-harvest interval in days is not required.
Further details and conditions
- Status
- Authorisation, until 2031-12-31 00:00:00.0
- Activity
- Molluscicide
- Crop sector
- Arable crops
- Use area
- Home and allotment gardens; Outdoors
- User category
- Non-professional
- Pest/purpose
- Slugs
- Further explanations
- Application method: broadcast
Additional notes: to protect emerging plants and reduce feeding damage to above-ground plant parts
- NW642-1: Die Anwendung des Mittels in oder unmittelbar an oberirdischen Gewässern oder Küstengewässern ist nicht zulässig. Unabhängig davon ist der gemäß Länderrecht verbindlich vorgegebene Mindestabstand zu Oberflächengewässern einzuhalten. Zuwiderhandlungen können mit einem Bußgeld bis zu einer Höhe von 50.000 Euro geahndet werden.
Potato · Slugs
Home and allotment gardens; Greenhouse
- Crop/object
- Potato
- Maximum rate per treatment
- 50 kg/ha
- Application timing
- Spring to autumn
- Application method
- scatter
- Maximum number of treatments
- in this use: 4
in the crop or calendar year: 4 - Pre-harvest intervals
- Greenhouse, Potato : The pre-harvest interval is covered by the application conditions and/or the growing period between application and use (e.g. harvest); a pre-harvest interval in days is not required.
Further details and conditions
- Status
- Authorisation, until 2031-12-31 00:00:00.0
- Activity
- Molluscicide
- Crop sector
- Arable crops
- Use area
- Home and allotment gardens; Greenhouse
- User category
- Non-professional
- Pest/purpose
- Slugs
- Further explanations
- Application method: broadcast
Additional notes: to protect emerging plants and reduce feeding damage to above-ground plant parts
Further application tips
Before
- Identify the pest and check for Helix pomatia or Helix aspersa.
- Measure the area and weigh out 5 g/m².
During
- Scatter evenly without forming piles.
- Keep pellets off edible plant parts.
After
- Record the treatment and observe the maximum of 4.
- Keep the pack out of reach of children.
How the bait works
Distribute the bait
Scatter thinly and evenly over the soil, without forming piles.
Slugs eat the bait
Slugs ingest the bait when feeding.
Feeding stops
After eating the bait, slugs stop feeding and die. Continue monitoring infestation.
Declaration & authorisation
- Authorisation number
- 00A133-00
- Authorisation expiry
- 31.12.2031
- Active substance
- 8.1 g/kg iron(III) phosphate (10 g/kg dihydrate)
- Formulation
- Ready-to-use bait (RB)
- Pack size
- 500 g
- Manufacturer article
- 9110
- EAN
- 4015574003247
- Authorisation holder
- DE SANGOSSE
Frequently asked questions
Does 500 g treat 100 m²?
Yes, at 5 g/m² for one application. Further treatments require additional bait; no more than 4 treatments are authorised in this use and in the crop or calendar year.
Can I use the granules in a greenhouse?
Yes. Vegetables, fruit crops, potatoes and ornamentals are listed for both outdoor and greenhouse use.
Does it control all species of slugs or snails?
The authorised target is slugs. Do not apply where Helix pomatia or Helix aspersa snails occur.
Is a specific number of days required before harvest?
For vegetables, fruit crops and potatoes, an interval in days is not required; it is covered by the application conditions or growing period. For ornamentals, setting a pre-harvest interval is not relevant.
Can I place the bait in piles?
No. Distribute it thinly and evenly over the soil. Do not allow pellets to remain trapped in the leaves of food crops.
Does Organic mean the product is harmless to pets?
No. No general animal-safety claim is made. Avoid unnecessary contact and follow all safety and application instructions.
Quality products
Horticultural expertise
Over 30 years of experience
Personal expert advice
Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use.
Hazard information
- EUH401: To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.
Safety and storage
Safety and conditions
Observe the product-wide and application-specific conditions together.
SP 1: Do not contaminate water with the product or its container.
NT870: The product is toxic to Helix pomatia and Helix aspersa. Do not apply where these snails occur.
NN2001: The product is classified as slightly harmful to populations of relevant beneficial insects.
NT665: Do not place in heaps.
SB001: Avoid all unnecessary contact with the product. Misuse may damage health.
SB005: If medical advice is needed, have the product container or label at hand.
SB010: Keep out of reach of children.
SB166: Do not eat, drink or smoke when handling the product.
SS205-1: Wear a long-sleeved shirt, long trousers and sturdy footwear when applying/handling plant protection products.
VH297: Containers for home and allotment garden use must have a child-resistant closure.
NB6641: The product is classified as not hazardous to bees (B4) up to the maximum authorised application rate or concentration, where no rate is specified.
NN1002: The product is classified as not harmful to populations of relevant predatory mites and spiders.
NW642-1: Do not apply in or immediately adjacent to surface waters or coastal waters. Observe the minimum distance to surface waters required by the law of the German federal state. Violations may be fined up to 50,000 euros.
- SP 1: Mittel und/oder dessen Behälter nicht in Gewässer gelangen lassen.
- NT870: Das Mittel ist giftig für Weinbergschnecken. Bei einem Vorkommen von Weinbergschnecken (Helix pomatia und Helix aspersa) darf das Mittel nicht angewendet werden.
- NN2001: Das Mittel wird als schwach schädigend für Populationen relevanter Nutzinsekten eingestuft.
- NT665: Nicht in Häufchen auslegen.
- SB001: Jeden unnötigen Kontakt mit dem Mittel vermeiden. Missbrauch kann zu Gesundheitsschäden führen.
- SB005: Ist ärztlicher Rat erforderlich, Verpackung oder Etikett des Produktes bereithalten.
- SB010: Für Kinder unzugänglich aufbewahren.
- SB166: Beim Umgang mit dem Produkt nicht essen, trinken oder rauchen.
- SS205-1: Langärmeliges Hemd, lange Hose und festes Schuhwerk tragen bei der Ausbringung/Handhabung von Pflanzenschutzmitteln.
- VH297: Verpackungen/Behälter für den Haus- und Kleingartenbereich müssen mit einem kindergesicherten Verschluss versehen sein.
- NB6641: Das Mittel wird bis zu der höchsten durch die Zulassung festgelegten Aufwandmenge oder Anwendungskonzentration, falls eine Aufwandmenge nicht vorgesehen ist, als nicht bienengefährlich eingestuft (B4).
- NN1002: Das Mittel wird als nicht schädigend für Populationen relevanter Raubmilben und Spinnen eingestuft.
Storage
Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have the product container or label at hand.
Manufacturer and authorisation holder
Manufacturer/distributor
Schopf Hygiene Bitterfeld GmbH & Co. KG
Dr. Stähler
Elektronstraße 8
06749 Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Deutschland
Authorisation holder
DE SANGOSSE
Original documents and buyer information
Slug bait for broadcast application to the soil between plants.
BVL guidance for home and allotment gardens
Official general guidance on buying, using and storing plant protection products. The approved instructions for the particular product still apply.
Plant strengthening products: a separate product category
This list does not record plant protection authorisations and does not demonstrate that a plant protection product is suitable for a particular use.
BVL: list of plant strengthening products ↗
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