Deadline Ornamental Mini Pellets, with molluscicide that contains four percent metaldehyde is for use around ornamentals. Deadline Ornamental Mini Pellets also carry Snare, which is a powerful attractant to lure the slugs and snails to the pellets, making it their last meal. These mini pellets are for specific use in ornamentals, landscapes, ground covers and lawns.
This really works on slugs and snails, but be very careful around dogs. This might be one of the most TOXIC material for dogs.
Product Information
Deadline Ornamental Mini Pellets
Deadline Ornamental Mini Pellets, with molluscicide that contains four percent metaldehyde is for use around ornamentals. Deadline Ornamental Mini Pellets also carry Snare, which is a powerful attractant to lure the slugs and snails to the pellets, making it their last meal. These mini pellets are for specific use in ornamentals, landscapes, ground covers and lawns.
Apply as an outdoor soil surface treatment; for best results evenly distribute in a 1 ft. wide area. For best results, apply at night. Apply at the beginning of the spring planting season and during periods of damp weather. Since soils will not crawl over dry soil, it is beneficial to apply Deadline Ornamental Pellets after watering or after a rainfall. See product label for rates for maximum number of applications permitted per season for each crop.
1/4 lb covers 1,000 square feet
Rain and Irrigation resistant
Deadline Ornamental will withstand up to six inches of rainfall or heavy watering over 14 days
May stain masonry and rockwork in gardens
Snail Removal Tips
Remove leaf litter and debris in the garden to eliminate their hiding places.
Choose to water in the morning, to reduce humidity during the night when the snails are active.
Do not allow product to come in contact with plants.
For best results, apply in evening following rain or watering.
Keep people and pets out of the areas during application.
This pesticide may be harmful to children and fatal to dogs and other domestic animals if ingested.
Children and dogs may be attracted to metaldehyde products, both in the package and when applied.
Children and domestic animals must be kept out of treated areas from the start of application until the applied product is no longer visible.
Application of this metaldehyde product is prohibited unless children and domestic animals can be excluded from the treated areas from the start of application until the applied product is no longer visible.
Application to turf and dichondra are prohibited.
Application is permitted only to non-turf areas (i.e., on soil or mulch) directly surrounding plants listed on the label.
Broadcast and foliar applications of this product are prohibited.
Application is permitted only as a barrier around gardens or individual plants.
Application is prohibited within one foot of vegetable plants or fruit bearing plants not listed on this label.
Do not reuse measuring utensils for food use.
Do not allow the product to form piles during application as these may attract pets