- Metaldehyde from slug pellets is being found in river water
- It is a pesticide and use could be restricted
- You can and must prevent this
- Metaldehyde is washed from wet and dry process pellets through the soil into the field drains which flow into watercourses.
- Always apply minimum amount of active / ha to avoid drainage and run off losses.
- Do not apply if soils are near to field capacity and drains are likely to flow.
- Slug pellets are sometimes being applied too close to water courses
- Spillages are sometimes not being cleared up properly
- Poor practice when cleaning application machinery
- Treat slug pellets as pesticides
- Don't apply too close to ditches/water courses etc
- Clean up spills
- Fill up and clean machinery in the field
- Dispose of waste pellets safely
