When it comes to controlling slugs, bigger really does mean better. While most competitor pellets on the market are around 2.4mm long - and not even enough to feed one slug, De Sangosse Ferric Phosphate pellets are a robust 2.7 mm - and one or our pellets can typically feed 2 slugs. That’s more slug control per pellet, more even coverage, and less waste.
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De Sangosse Ferric Phosphate GuideAt 5 kg/ha:
| Feature |
Leading Competitor Wet Process |
De Sangosse Ferric Phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Pellet size mm | 2.5 × 2.0 | 2.7 |
| Pellets/m² | 42 | 30 |
| No. of pellets digested for a single slug kill | 2–3 | 0.5 |
| Theoretical slug control/m² | 13–20 | 60 |
| Applications to achieve the same control / ha | 2 | 1 |
| Spreadability | Moderate | Uniform, 24m+ |
| Persistence | Moderate | High |
It's easy to think that more pellets per square metre means better slug control. In fact, the opposite can be true. What really matters is how many slugs each pellet can stop. With cheaper, low-density pellets, a slug may need to eat 2-3 pellets before it receives a lethal dose. That means many slugs will take a bite and move on - leaving crops grazed and the bait wasted.
De Sangosse ferric phosphate pellets work differently. Thanks to the premium durum wheat base, Colzactive® attractant, and the unique stoichiometric 1:1 ratio of chelating agent to ferric phosphate, a slug only needs to consume 0.5 of a pellet to receive a lethal dose. This means a single pellet can kill 2 slugs.
The difference is dramatic. At a standard 5 kg/ha application rate, De Sangosse Ferric Phosphate can stop up to >4x more slugs per square metre than the next best competitor pellet.
A smaller pellet will not demonstrate consistent ballistic properties. A smaller pellet will present a higher volume/surface ratio leading to increased leaching potential and degradation - therefore resulting in poorer slug control. Ballistic properties are key to accurate application
Using bigger pellets isn’t just about slug control — it’s about working smarter, not harder:
When it comes to slug pellets, size matters. With De Sangosse, bigger means more slugs fed, more protection, and more peace of mind.
De Sangosse are the global leaders in slug pellet technology, manufacturing and supply. De Sangosse ferric phosphate pellets are manufactured with the finest durum wheat using our advanced wet process. They are proven to attract slugs, are fatal once ingested, and offer premium performance with excellent environmental credentials.