Slugs will eat about twice their own body weight each day. An average slug weighing 0.1oz will consume a staggering 1.75lbs of plant material in a season!

Slug damage can be recognised by the irregular holes with smooth edges they make on leaves and nearby will be evidence of their slime trails. They are particularly fond of succulent seedlings, which when left unprotected, can be totally destroyed in a single night. They will attack the leafy parts of salads, fruits, vegetables and ornamentals often boring holes into crops such as potato and strawberry.

Many slugs live underground and this is where we target the biological control using nematodes.

Just Slug Killer contains microscopic worms (nematode species Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita).

These tiny microscopic worms seek out slugs an kill them. This happens when the slugs are underground, mainly in the day.

The nematodes are watered into the soil and enter the slugs releasing a bacteria, which stops them feeding and kills them within 3 days.

The nematodes use the slug to reproduce in, eventually releasing many more nematodes to find more slugs to kill. Safe to use, harmless to children, pets, birds and wildlife and will control all common species of slugs up to 8cm (3 in) in length. Continues to work in wet weather and is active from 5ºC.

Provides control for up to six weeks; for continued protection re-apply after this time.

These nematodes will kill snails if they come into contact with them but this is more difficult as snails feed on the surface.

Product can be used from March to October.

Nematodes should not be applied in bright sunlight, apply during dull conditions or during the evening.

Product should not be applied close to ponds, or water snail populations can be affected.