Our Slug and Snail Killer is ready-to-use bait containing 12.5g/kg hydrated ferric phosphate (at least 9.79 g/kg anhydrous ferric phosphate) which occurs naturally in soil. Showerproof for up to 10 days, it leaves no excessive slime whilst helping to reduce the damage caused by slugs and snails. Perfect for use around flowering plants and vegetable crops, it is ideal for reducing damage caused by slugs and snails. Size: 300g. This pack will treat 79 square metres. When to use: At the first sign of plant damage, use as directed during late evening or early morning in mild damp conditions when slugs are most active. Where to use: For use on bare soil, around seedlings and young plants including salad crops such as lettuce, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, brussels sprouts, ornamental and flowering plants. Can be used to reduce damage to fruiting strawberries. May also reduce damage caused by the garden snail in leafy vegetables. How to use: Use 3.8g of product per square metre which is approx. 178 pellets. Scatter evenly onto moist bare soil around the young plants/fruiting strawberries to be protected. Take care to avoid pellets becoming trapped in leaves. Do not place in heaps. If slugs continue to cause damage a repeat treatment may be necessary up to a maximum of four per crop. Allow a minimum of seven days between applications. Our slug and snail killer must not be applied near water.