Multiguard Agricultural | Snail & Slug Killer

Multiguard Agricultural | Snail & Slug Killer

Snails and slugs can mow down young crops and seedlings overnight. Multiguard Agricultural Snail & Slug Killer gives you fast, reliable control with an eco-friendlier active, making it a smart choice for growers who care about both yields and the wider environment.

Why you’ll love it

• Superior control of all key snail and slug pests including grey field slugs and common garden, white, vineyard, small brown and conical snails (when used as directed).
• Rapid-acting formulation that kills more quickly than traditional metaldehyde or methiocarb baits.
• Long-lasting, weather-tolerant pellets designed for all-weather performance in Australian conditions.
• Bright yellow pellets for easy visibility and monitoring in the paddock or garden.
• Snails and slugs move away from the bait to die, so there is less smothering of pellets and ongoing control is maintained.
• Eco-friendly and compatible with Integrated Pest Management programs.
• Lower toxicity to pets and native wildlife than metaldehyde or methiocarb based baits when used as directed.
• Non-toxic to earthworms and beneficial insects at label rates.
• Active ingredient breaks down to iron, which is utilised by plants as a nutrient.
• Child-deterrent bittering agent added for extra peace of mind.
• Developed and trialled in Australia on more species of local pest snails than any other product.
• Economical, high-coverage pellets offering excellent value for money.

Key details

• Type: Agricultural snail and slug bait.
• Form: Pelleted bait for broadcast application.
• Pests: Snails and slugs in broadacre, horticultural and garden situations.
• Use areas: Cropping paddocks, orchards, vineyards, vegetable production and home gardens, as per label directions.
• Mode of action: Stomach poison; snails and slugs feed on the pellets, lose appetite and move away to die.
• Eco profile: Compatible with IPM programs; lower risk to pets and wildlife than traditional baits when used correctly.

How to use

• Apply Multiguard pellets as a broadcast treatment, scattering evenly over the soil surface.
• Target areas where snails and slugs are active or where emerging crops and seedlings are at risk.
• Do not place pellets in heaps or piles; even coverage is essential.
• Apply after rain or irrigation when snails and slugs are most active, following label directions for the specific crop and situation.
• Reapply if pellet numbers become low or after heavy rainfall, in line with the current APVMA-approved label.
• Always follow the full Directions for Use on the Multiguard label for application rates, timing, withholding periods and safety directions.
• Store in the original container, tightly closed, out of reach of children and pets.

Multiguard Agricultural Snail & Slug Killer gives you strong, reliable knockdown of problem snails and slugs while fitting neatly into modern, more environmentally aware farming and gardening systems. Spread it, protect your plants and crops, and keep your snail and slug pressure under control.