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met·al·de·hyde

(met-al'dĕ-hīd),

A polymer of acetaldehyde.

[meta- + aldehyde]

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Molluscicides are composed of metaldehyde, carbamates and phosphate iron, but their use in urban, agricultural or natural environments requires legal authorization from the Agencia Nacional de Vigilancia Sanitaria (ANVISA), Ministerio da Agricultura, Pecuaria e Abastecimento (MAPA) and Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais e Renovaveis (IBAMA).

Giant african snail, Achatina fulica (Ferussac, 1821): an environmental and public health problem in the northwestern of Parana State, Brazil/Caramujo africano, Achatina fulica (Ferussac, 1821): um problema ambiental e de saude publica no Noroeste do Parana, Brasil

If you are planning to use slug pellets there are two different types: metaldehyde and methiocarb.

Slug it out with the pests; STAY HOT ON THE TRAIL OF SLUGS AND SNAILS USING THESE SIMPLE, CLEVER TRICKS BEFORE SUMMER'S SLIMY ARMY TAKES OUT YOUR PRECIOUS PLANTS

So go with metaldehyde pellets where you can and you only need to apply thinly - one every 10cm or so.

Slug it out with pests; Gardening club; Stay hot on the trail of slugs and snails using these simple, clever tricks before summer's slimy army takes out your precious plants

Synthetic pesticides like metaldehyde (2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxacyclooctane) and niclosamide (2,5-dichloro-4-nitrosalicyanilide) are commonly used molluscicides targeting the GAS.

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A Jack Russell Terrier named Jimbo became seriously ill when he ate slug baits containing metaldehyde, a pesticide toxic to mammals and birds.

New use of an antidote may cure bait poisoning

Environmental impact of two molluscicides: niclosamide and metaldehyde in a rice paddy ecosystem.

Abiotic tolerances in different life stages of apple snails Pomacea canaliculata and Pomacea maculata and the implications for distribution

Molluscicides Market by Source (Chemical Molluscicides, Biological Molluscicides), Type (Metaldehyde, Methiocarb, Ferrous Phosphate), Method of Application (Sprays, Powders, Pellets), Application, and by Region - Global Forecast to 2021

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The scientists noted that the worms strongly preferred the metaldehyde or iron pellets to other forms of the bait (liquid or granular).

Foraging worms guarantee slug bait failure

Commercial baits are toxic to snails and slugs, but some varieties -- especially those containing metaldehyde -- can be harmful to children and pets.

Prevent a slugfest with baits, upkeep

"In the posts, it clearly states that the poison is believed to be Strychnine or Metaldehyde, and the key word here is aACAybelieved to be' because there has not been any autopsy to confirm this," said Elmahi Gubran, public health pest studies specialist at Dubai Municipality.

Pet deaths monitored by Dubai Municipality

Pellets containing metaldehyde are the most effective chemical control but do use them sparingly to avoid damage to wild bird populations, pets and contamination of water courses.

Don't give up on summer

DonAAEt use any product universally or haphazardly.For slugs, products containing iron phosphate are replacing metaldehyde products.