SlugX™ — Waikaitu

Key benefits

Plant-based formulation derived from natural ingredients
Suitable for organic growing systems and environmentally conscious growers
Liquid format allows easy application and coverage around plants and growing areas
Low-residue approach suitable for integrated pest management (IPM) programs
No scattered pellets that can attract pets, wildlife or birds

A liquid molluscicide for the control of slugs and snails in horticultural, agricultural, cereal and ornamental crops.

SlugX™ works through contact and repellency action while supporting environmentally responsible crop management. Ideal for use on horticultural, agricultural, ornamental and home garden crops.

Composition:

Glycosides 185g/L

*Natural variation in composition can occur.

How to use

Critical comments

SlugX™ is a protectant molluscicide, thorough coverage of the foliage is essential. Apply in the evening or early morning when slugs and snails are likely to come into contact with the SlugX™.
Apply diluted SlugX™ directly to seedlings and surrounding soil to protect early stages of plant development from mollusc damage.

Reapply diluted SlugX™ to the whole plant every 3 weeks when mollusc infestation occurs.

Crop

Horticultural crops, including vegetables, fruits and berries

Agricultural crops, including pasture and forage crops

Cereal crops

Ornamental crops

Pest

Slugs and snails

Use rate

575mL/100L or 2.3L/ha

NOTE: SlugX™ contains tea saponins which have not been assigned to a resistance management group. While no resistance to tea saponins has been recorded, it is recommended that an integrated approach to slug and snail control is adopted, using multiple control options if possible. Follow label directions carefully to ensure best results. Further information on resistance management can be found at https://resistance.nzpps.org/index.php

Mixing

Suitable for all common sprayers and spray nozzles and is compatible with most standard crop protection treatments.

Half fill spray tank and commence gentle agitation. Slowly add SlugX™ to the spray tank. Top up with the required quantity of water and maintain agitation throughout the spraying operation. SlugX™ may cause excessive foaming. If foaming is an issue, add an anti-foaming agent to the spray mix.

Field Trials