The link between phosphate and slugs

[Elmsted]

Hi John, the normal/usual use rate of TDS is 5kg/ha, giving 200g/ai per application. You are absolutely correct that we should all be observing the MSG guidelines of 210g/ai per ha and all other guidelines that the MSG promote. All we are looking to do is achieve the very best efficacy. In this case, all of our work has determined the key to successful slug control is related to pellet quality and not baiting points, but again as stated it is all a balance.

I am very happy to look at comparative trials of pellets and the success. The key for me is to highlight the fact that there are different types of pellets, different qualities of pellets and therefore different opinions and options. Growers need to be aware that they are not buying metaldehyde or "minis", they are buying a bait containing metaldehyde. I want the buyer to understand this and get the very best from his purchase. We have 30 years experience in slug control and will only sell products that we believe in.

Thanks for your input. However without knowing that you are involved in selling slug pellets It is from responses by farmers such as John and myself that we find what your perfectly correct agenda is from a commercial perspective.

I remain a stalwart supporter of the product called Draza. Unless of course you can convince me otherwise.

 

[Desangosse Ltd]

Hi Elmsted, Draza is a very effective product, good bait quality and a different mode of action to metaldehyde. If that works for you, that is great. I am a firm believer that a mixture of ai's to combat all pests is a good thing.

I have never made any secret of the fact that I am a slug pellet manufacturer, both on this this forum and the "old" BFF (PS - well done Clive for setting this forum up). As with all of our range of products we pride ourselves on delivering quality technical products and advice. It is always beneficial to have balanced views and hopefully I go some way to deliver that. First and foremost' it is always quality and correct technical advice I give, if that helps my sales, well that's a good thing. We invest a significant amount into R&D and this forum is an excellent way of communicating our findings.

Back to the thread, our "men in white coats" have the following observations:-


We have not information about potential link between chemical content and slug population and have not read anything on this matter but we can expect relations with chemical or physical influences with slug behavior and population.

I'm guessing this could be a new R&D project!