Doff Slug & Snail Killer | 400g Garden Slug Pellets | Ferric Phosphate Formula for Effective Slug and Snail Control | Long-Lasting Protection in Damp Conditions for Up to 14 Days - Safe for Crops

I received this product recently and have had the chance to try it out around my garden beds, mainly to protect young vegetable plants and a few flowering pots that usually get hit by slugs overnight. The pellets are easy to scatter and the size is quite consistent, which helps with even coverage around plant bases. I applied them in the evening as recommended, especially after watering, and within a couple of days I noticed a clear reduction in slug activity. Leaves that were previously getting chewed up started to stay intact, which is always a good sign that something is working. One thing I particularly like is the ferric phosphate formula. It feels like a more considered option compared to harsher chemicals, especially when using it around edible crops. There is also no obvious mess left behind, no slimy residue or dead pests lying around, which makes the whole process a bit more pleasant. In terms of durability, the pellets seem to hold up reasonably well in damp conditions. We have had a couple of wet days and they did not immediately dissolve, which suggests they can provide ongoing protection without needing constant reapplication. That said, after heavy rain I did feel the need to top up certain areas to maintain coverage. A small downside is that the bright blue colour, while useful for visibility during application, does stand out quite a bit in the garden and can look slightly unnatural, especially in decorative areas. Also, careful placement is needed to avoid overuse, as it is easy to scatter more than necessary. Overall, I’m pleased with it and it has done what I expected.

Been using these for decades, Brilliant but far cheaper in B & M this pot was pretty small not the super size I'm used to . Very good product though all round, the only one that works.

Fabulous works well

It kills snails

Works

The tub is smaller than expected. I need to start reading the product information more closely.

As advertised

Shaken quite generously from the bottle around plants that are getting decimated, this puts a stop to the destruction right away, but will probably need replacing every 1-2 weeks to maintain the protection. I found one slug clearly dead and slowly rotting away next to some of them, but usually they seem to go somewhere to hide after ingesting the (to them) poisonous pellets. All you see is the plants slowly recovering. Beware that the rain will wash them away quickly, and if you put too many in one area or allow them to pile up they will grow big mounds of white mould. But used correctly they bring some blessed relief from the munching menace.