Metaldehyde 15 g/kg Snail & Slug Bait Pellets | AVERSTAR

Metaldehyde 15 g/kg: Granular Bait for Snail and Slug Control

Metaldehyde 15 g/kg is a molluscicide bait containing 1.5% metaldehyde by weight. Formulated as solid bait pellets, it is intended for controlling snails and slugs in applications authorised by the product’s local registration.

Snails and slugs can damage seedlings, leaves and other tender plant tissues. A suitable bait programme can help manage these pests as part of an integrated approach that includes monitoring, habitat management and correct application timing. Commercial metaldehyde products containing 15 g/kg are available as snail and slug pellets. npic.orst.edu

For importers and distributors, AVERSTAR Metaldehyde 15 g/kg product enquiries should specify the destination country, intended application, packaging requirements and order quantity.

Product Specifications

Chemical identity data refer to metaldehyde itself, rather than the complete bait formulation. CID 61021 - PubChem

How Metaldehyde Bait Works

Metaldehyde affects the mucus-related functions of snails and slugs, impairing their movement and feeding. Bait formulations place the active ingredient within a carrier intended to encourage pest consumption. The carrier composition and pellet characteristics are therefore important parts of product performance. ipm.ucanr.edu

Successful control depends on more than active ingredient concentration. Pest activity, bait acceptance, pellet distribution and environmental conditions all influence the outcome. Claims about a fixed kill time, guaranteed control percentage or a specific period of rain resistance require evidence from the finished formulation.

What Does 15 g/kg Mean?

A concentration of 15 g/kg means that every kilogram of finished bait contains a nominal 15 grams of metaldehyde. The remaining material consists of the bait carrier and other formulation ingredients.

These figures describe product composition. They are not application-rate recommendations.

Pellet Appearance and Quality

Metaldehyde bait is supplied as solid pellets. Colour, length, diameter and texture vary between manufacturers and formulations. Blue or green pellets may be used, but colour does not establish the active ingredient concentration.

For a product listing, the appearance description should match the actual production sample. A suitable general description is:

Appearance: Solid bait pellets; colour and dimensions according to the agreed specification.

Purchasing specifications should address pellet uniformity, resistance to breakage, dust content and storage stability. Claims such as “low dust,” “weather resistant” or “uniform spreading” should be supported by suitable testing.

Application Planning

Before treatment, identify the pest and confirm that the intended crop or site appears on the approved label. Monitoring helps determine where snails and slugs are active and whether treatment is needed.

Distribute the bait according to the label’s instructions, using suitable equipment where applicable. Do not assume that rates from a different metaldehyde concentration or brand can be transferred directly to this product. Pellet size and the number of bait points per unit area can differ between formulations.

Rainfall, irrigation and bait deterioration should be considered when assessing treatment performance. Reapplication timing and maximum treatment frequency must follow the specific product label.

Packaging and OEM Enquiries

Retail and bulk packaging requirements can be discussed according to the intended market. Buyers should provide their preferred pack size, packaging material, label language and carton configuration when requesting a quotation.

For private-label projects, confirm the approved product name, registration details, manufacturer information and required precautionary statements before preparing final artwork. The packaging should protect the pellets from moisture and physical damage during transport and storage.

Available pack sizes, minimum order quantities and delivery schedules should be confirmed for each order.

Quality Documentation

Before purchase, request the current product specification, Certificate of Analysis, Safety Data Sheet and proposed label. The Certificate of Analysis should identify the batch and report its tested metaldehyde content.

Additional documentation may include relevant stability results, packaging information and registration-support materials. Document availability should be confirmed for the destination market rather than assumed.

Storage and Safe Handling

Keep the product in its original, securely closed container under the storage conditions stated on the label. Prevent access by children, pets and livestock, and keep it separate from food and animal feed.

Metaldehyde baits can attract dogs and other animals and may cause serious poisoning if swallowed. A bittering agent, where present, does not make the bait pet-safe. Follow the label’s precautions and prevent access to spilled product. npic.orst.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Metaldehyde 15 g/kg the same as 1.5%?
Yes. It equals 1.5% w/w, or 15 grams of metaldehyde per kilogram of finished product.

2. Is this product an insecticide?
It is classified by its intended function as a molluscicide, targeting snails and slugs rather than insects.

3. Are the pellets always blue?
No. Colour depends on the formulation. Confirm it using the actual sample and manufacturer specification.

4. Can the pellets be dissolved in water for spraying?
Bait pellets are intended for application in their supplied form according to the label. Do not treat them as a water-dispersible spray formulation.

Contact AVERSTAR

For a Metaldehyde 15 g/kg quotation, provide your destination country, required quantity and preferred packaging. Confirm the technical specification and local registration requirements before finalising your order.