{"product_id":"multicrop-multiguard-snail-slug-killer-1-kg","title":"Multiguard Snail \u0026 Slug Killer 1kg – Iron EDTA Pellets by Multicrop","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiguard Snail \u0026amp; Slug Killer 1kg: Iron EDTA Pellets by Multicrop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiguard is a new-generation snail and slug bait from Multicrop, developed to give more effective control with far less concern about pets and wildlife than traditional baits. It's a bran-based, rust-coloured pellet applied exactly like ordinary snail pellets, but the active ingredient is what sets it apart: 60 g\/kg Iron EDTA Complex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron EDTA is something we come across in everyday life, as a food additive to prevent rancidity, in medicine to treat anaemia, and as a trace element in fertilisers. Harmless enough in those contexts, but a deadly stomach poison to slugs and snails. It contains no metaldehyde or methiocarb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnails and slugs find Multiguard highly attractive and will eat the pellets in preference to your plants. Once they've fed, they lose their appetite and head back to their shelters to die. That means the feeding damage to your plants stops as soon as they take the bait, rather than continuing while the bait takes effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also means you'll rarely see dead snails lying around the garden. That's completely normal with this type of bait and isn't a sign it hasn't worked, they simply crawl home first. Judge it by the damage stopping, not by shells on the ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorks When Other Baits Don't\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiguard stays effective at low temperatures and in cool, damp conditions, which is a real advantage. Snails and slugs are at their most active and destructive in exactly that cool, wet weather, and that's when many traditional baits become least reliable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow Risk to Pets, Wildlife and Soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulticrop developed Multiguard specifically to reduce the risk to animals and wildlife. It's low risk to domestic pets including dogs and cats, and to native birds and lizards, when used as directed on the packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's also a genuinely good fit for food gardens and for the soil itself. The active breaks down into iron, which plants use as a nutrient, so it won't damage your soil. It's harmless to earthworms and beneficial insects, which makes it compatible with organic and IPM-style gardening, and it's ideal for use on vegetables, herbs and flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote that as with any bait, poultry and livestock shouldn't be allowed to feed on treated areas, so check the withholding period on the pack if you keep chooks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e scatter roughly 70 pellets per square metre around the plants you're protecting. The 1kg pack treats around 200 square metres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever heap the pellets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scatter them thinly and evenly. Even coverage means more snails and slugs come across a pellet, so you get better control from the same amount of bait.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiming:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e apply in the evening, when snails and slugs come out to feed, and after rain or watering when they're most active.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e around vegetables, herbs, flowers, seedlings and ornamentals, and in the damp sheltered spots where snails hide during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReapply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when pellet numbers get low, or after heavy rainfall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive constituent:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 60 g\/kg Iron EDTA Complex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePack size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 kg (treats approximately 200 m²)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains no metaldehyde or methiocarb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron EDTA Complex at 60 g\/kg, no metaldehyde or methiocarb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow risk to dogs, cats, native birds and lizards when used as directed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnails stop feeding straight away, so plant damage stops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffective in cool, damp conditions when snails are most active\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarmless to earthworms and beneficial insects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreaks down into iron, a plant nutrient, so it won't harm your soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for vegetables, herbs and flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEconomical, 1kg treats around 200 square metres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian made\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the ingredients in Multiguard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe active constituent is 60 g\/kg Iron EDTA Complex, in a bran-based pellet. It contains no metaldehyde or methiocarb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I use Multiguard Snail \u0026amp; Slug Killer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScatter approximately 70 pellets per square metre around the plants you're protecting, spread thinly and evenly rather than in heaps. Apply in the evening or after rain, and reapply when pellet numbers drop or after heavy rainfall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much area does 1kg cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround 200 square metres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes slug killer kill snails too?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Snails and slugs are both molluscs with the same feeding behaviour, so Multiguard works on both.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the best snail and slug killer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt depends on your situation. If you're growing food, or you have pets, chooks or native wildlife around the garden, an Iron EDTA bait like Multiguard is generally the preferred choice, it stops snails feeding immediately, works in cool damp weather, and is low risk to pets and wildlife when used as directed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy don't I see dead snails after using it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause they crawl back to their shelters before they die, which is normal with this type of bait. Look for the damage to your plants stopping rather than for shells in the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it around vegetables and herbs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It's well suited to vegetables, herbs and flowers, and the active breaks down into iron that plants use as a nutrient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe around earthworms?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It's harmless to earthworms and beneficial insects, which makes it a good fit for organic and IPM-style gardening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Multicrop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40449774223425,"sku":"165","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/3394\/1313\/files\/Brunnings-Multiguard-Snail-_-Slug-Killer-1-Kg-Multicrop-63060965.jpg?v=1729204622","url":"https:\/\/bpgsupplies.com.au\/products\/multicrop-multiguard-snail-slug-killer-1-kg","provider":"Bonnyrigg Produce \u0026 Garden Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}