SlugClear Ultra Pellets 685g | Ferric Phosphate Organic Slug Killer

Stop slugs and snails in their tracks with SlugClear Ultra Pellets 685 g - a fast-acting, ready-to-use pellet bait from the Evergreen Garden Care SlugClear range that kills a wide range of surface-feeding slugs and snails around your garden. The pellets are ideal for protecting edible crops, flowers, herbaceous borders, vegetable plots and strawberry beds from the slow but devastating damage these pests cause.

SlugClear Ultra Pellets use iron orthophosphate (ferric phosphate) as the active ingredient - the same compound that occurs naturally in soil, so the pellets break down to leave nothing but iron and phosphate in the ground. This makes SlugClear Ultra Pellets approved for organic gardening and safe to use around children, pets, birds, hedgehogs and other garden wildlife. There is no metaldehyde, no methiocarb and no need to clear the area after application, so the whole family can enjoy the garden immediately.

Key Features

• Kills a wide range of surface-feeding slugs and snails
• One application provides up to 10 days of protection
• For all year-round usage - apply whenever slugs and snails are active
• Active ingredient ferric phosphate occurs naturally in the soil
• No metaldehyde - safer to use around children, pets, birds and wildlife
• Approved for use in organic gardening
• Children and pets need not be excluded from treated areas
• Use on flowers, fruit, vegetables, herbs and ornamentals
• Rain-resistant pellets - one application lasts up to 10 days
• Convenient 685 g pack with measuring cap - good for small to medium gardens

Product Details

• Brand: SlugClear (Evergreen Garden Care UK)
• MPN: 100094
• EAN: 50333943
• Pack size: 685 g ready-to-use pellets
• Active ingredient: ferric phosphate (iron orthophosphate) 1.0% w/w
• Other ingredients: EDTA chelating agent, magnesium distearate
• Item form: pellets
• Application method: scatter by hand or with the built-in measuring cap
• When to use: all year round, whenever slugs and snails are active
• Where to use: outdoors, around edible and ornamental plants
• Approval: approved for organic gardening
• Country of origin: United Kingdom
• Product type: Slug Control

How to Use

When to apply: SlugClear Ultra Pellets can be used all year round, but are most effective in spring and autumn when slugs and snails are most active. Apply during damp conditions or in the evening when slugs and snails emerge to feed.

How to apply: Scatter the pellets thinly and evenly around the plants you want to protect. Use the built-in measuring cap on the pack to help dose correctly. Aim for around 5 g per square metre (roughly a level teaspoon per 25 cm x 25 cm patch) and avoid piling the pellets in heaps, which attracts fewer slugs and looks unsightly.

Where to apply: Around flowers, fruit, vegetables, herbs, seedlings, young plants and any other plants at risk of slug or snail damage. Apply in a band roughly 10 cm wide around the plant or planting area, never directly onto the leaves of edible crops close to harvest.

How long does it last: One application provides up to 10 days of protection. Re-apply as necessary when slug and snail activity returns or after very heavy rain has washed the pellets away. There is no formal limit on the number of applications per season.

After application: There is no need to keep children and pets off the treated area - they can return to the garden immediately. Dead slugs can simply be left on the soil to break down naturally; remove them if you find them unsightly. Wash hands after use and avoid handling the pellets with wet hands as this may reduce their effectiveness.

Safety & Cautions

• Always read the label and product information before use
• Use the dosing cap provided - do not exceed the recommended application rate
• Do not apply directly to edible crops close to harvest
• Wash hands and exposed skin after use
• Avoid getting the pellets in your eyes; rinse thoroughly if this happens
• Keep the pack tightly closed when not in use and store in a cool, dry place
• Keep the product in its original container, away from food and animal feed
• Dispose of the empty pack responsibly through your local household waste recycling
• This product contains ferric phosphate (1.0% w/w) - safe to use around children, pets, birds and wildlife when used as directed

Frequently Asked Questions

Are SlugClear Ultra Pellets safe for pets and children?
Yes. SlugClear Ultra Pellets use ferric phosphate (iron orthophosphate) as the active ingredient, which is approved for organic gardening and is safe to use around children, pets, birds, hedgehogs and other wildlife. There is no need to keep them off the treated area after application.

Do SlugClear Ultra Pellets contain metaldehyde?
No. SlugClear Ultra Pellets are metaldehyde-free and use ferric phosphate instead. Metaldehyde is the more traditional active ingredient in older slug pellets and can be harmful to pets and wildlife if eaten in quantity. Ferric phosphate is widely accepted as a safer alternative.

How long does one application last?
One application provides up to 10 days of protection in normal conditions. Re-apply if slug or snail activity returns, or after very heavy rain washes the pellets away.

Can I use SlugClear Ultra Pellets on my vegetable garden?
Yes. The pellets are approved for use around flowers, fruit, vegetables and herbs, and are ideal for protecting strawberry beds, salad crops, brassicas, hostas, delphiniums and any other slug-prone plants.

Are SlugClear Ultra Pellets approved for organic gardening?
Yes. The active ingredient ferric phosphate occurs naturally in the soil, and the pellets are approved for use in organic systems.

Can I use SlugClear Ultra Pellets around edible crops close to harvest?
Avoid applying directly onto the leaves or stems of edible crops close to harvest. The pellets should be scattered as a barrier on the soil around the plants, not on the plants themselves.

How much do I need to apply?
Apply around 5 g per square metre - approximately a level teaspoon for a 25 cm x 25 cm patch. Scatter thinly and evenly. The pellets should not be heaped up; a thin, even scatter is far more effective.

Will SlugClear Ultra Pellets kill all the slugs in my garden?
Slug pellets reduce slug and snail numbers but rarely eliminate them entirely. For the best results, combine the pellets with cultural methods such as hand-picking at night, encouraging natural predators (hedgehogs, frogs, ground beetles), using copper rings around vulnerable plants, and removing slug hiding places like old pots and dense ground cover.

When is the best time to apply?
SlugClear Ultra Pellets can be used all year round, but they work best in spring and autumn when slugs and snails are most active and the soil is damp. Apply in the evening when slugs and snails emerge to feed.

What's the difference between SlugClear Ultra and SlugClear Ultra 3?
SlugClear Ultra Pellets are the long-established, all-year-round slug pellet. The newer SlugClear Ultra 3 range uses the same ferric phosphate active ingredient but is marketed with a stronger focus on organic gardening credentials and is sold in smaller 300 g packs. Both products deliver the same reliable slug and snail control.

Is this product harmful to hedgehogs or birds?
No. Ferric phosphate occurs naturally in soil and does not pose a hazard to hedgehogs, birds or other garden wildlife when used as directed. Hedgehogs and birds may eat dead slugs without risk.