Eradicate Snail & Slug Bait 1kg: Iron EDTA Snail Pellets and Slug Pellets, Australian Made

Eradicate Snail Bait: Iron-Based Snail and Slug Pellets

Eradicate Snail & Slug Bait is an iron-based snail bait containing 60g/kg Iron EDTA complex, used to control snails and slugs in home gardens, vegetable patches, flower beds and potted plants. These brown-red snail pellets are 100% Australian made and supplied by Amgrow. They're formulated for gardeners who care about their pets, native birds, wildlife and earthworms, and the iron breaks down into nutrients for the soil. One 1kg box treats up to 200m².

How Iron EDTA Snail Pellets Work

Iron EDTA interferes with the oxygen carrier in a snail's or slug's blood, so they die from lack of oxygen. Even a small nibble makes them stop feeding, which means the damage to your seedlings and leafy greens stops straight away. Affected snails and slugs crawl back to their hiding places before they die, so you usually won't find dead snails around the bait. Look for the damage stopping rather than for bodies.

Iron Baits vs Metaldehyde Snail Pellets

Older snail pellets based on metaldehyde or methiocarb cause paralysis followed by poisoning, and the snail keeps feeding until the paralysis sets in, so plants keep getting damaged. Iron EDTA baits stop feeding quickly and carry a much lower risk to pets, birds and other non-target animals. Iron EDTA has no poison schedule, which is why iron-based snail pellets have become a common choice in vegetable gardens and backyards with dogs, cats and chooks.

How to Use Snail and Slug Bait

• Rate: scatter about 70 pellets per square metre around the plants you want to protect.
• Timing: apply after rain or watering, in the evening, when snails and slugs come out to feed.
• Spread evenly: never place pellets in heaps. Heaps attract pets and wildlife, and an even scatter means more snails find a pellet.
• Where: around seedlings, vegetables, leafy greens, strawberries, flowers and potted plants, and near damp, shady spots where snails hide by day.
• Reapply: scatter fresh pellets when new damage or slime trails appear.

Stopping Slugs and Snails: Beyond the Bait

Bait works best as part of a simple plan. Snails and slugs hide in cool, damp spots by day, so clear out boards, bricks, loose mulch piles and overgrown edges near vegetable beds. Water in the morning rather than the evening, so the soil surface is drier at night when they feed. On damp evenings, a torchlight check and hand-picking can remove large numbers before they reach your seedlings.

Pets and Safety

Eradicate is made with pets, birds, wildlife and earthworms in mind, and it's a much safer choice than metaldehyde baits. Even so, a dog that eats a large amount of any iron-based bait can become unwell. Store the box sealed and out of reach of children and pets, scatter thinly rather than in piles, and contact your vet if a pet eats a large quantity.

Key Features and Benefits

• Active ingredient: 60g/kg Iron EDTA complex
• Iron-based snail pellets and slug pellets
• Snails and slugs stop feeding soon after eating the bait
• Lower risk to pets, birds, wildlife and earthworms than metaldehyde baits
• No poison schedule
• Breaks down as nutrients for soils and plants
• Simple scatter application at about 70 pellets per m²
• 1kg box treats up to 200m², 100% Australian made

Product Details

• Brand: Eradicate (Amgrow)
• Active ingredient: 60g/kg Iron EDTA complex
• Form: Brown-red pellets
• Pack size: 1kg
• Coverage: Up to 200m²
• Application rate: About 70 pellets per m²
• Target pests: Snails and slugs
• Made in: Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eradicate Snail & Slug Bait?

Eradicate Snail & Slug Bait is an iron-based snail and slug pellet containing 60g/kg Iron EDTA complex. It protects garden plants, vegetables and potted plants from snails and slugs, and is made in Australia.

How much area does a 1kg box of Eradicate treat?

One 1kg box treats up to 200m² when scattered at about 70 pellets per square metre.

Does snail bait really work?

Yes. Snail bait works well when scattered evenly in the evening after rain or watering, when snails are active. Iron-based baits stop feeding quickly, so you'll see less new damage within a night or two, even though you may not find dead snails.

Does snail bait work for slugs?

Yes. Eradicate controls both snails and slugs, as both feed on the pellets and are affected by the Iron EDTA in the same way.

What is the best snail bait?

The best snail bait for most home gardens is one that stops feeding quickly and suits areas with pets, birds and edible plants. Iron EDTA pellets like Eradicate meet those needs better than older metaldehyde baits. Scatter thinly and reapply after heavy rain or fresh activity.

What is the best thing to stop slugs and snails?

Combine an iron-based bait with good garden habits: remove daytime hiding spots, water in the morning, and hand-pick on damp nights. Together these give much better control than any one method alone.

Why don't I find dead snails after using Eradicate?

Affected snails and slugs return to their hiding places before they die. This is normal and doesn't mean the bait isn't working. Check whether plant damage has stopped.

Where can I buy Eradicate Snail & Slug Bait 1kg in Australia?

Eradicate Snail & Slug Bait 1kg is available from Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies at 462 Elizabeth Dr, Bonnyrigg NSW 2177, Australia. You can visit our store or order online with delivery across Australia.