Methioshield Snail & Slug Bait

Tips For Use

Management of Runoff Risk:

• Do not apply in Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia in summer if the rainfall forecast is more than 10 mm per day for the next 48 hours.

Restraints: Home Garden:

• Do not heap baits.
• Do not use directly on vegetable or fruit plants, or any other food plant.
• Do not allow pets to access bait, box or bag – lock all in a safe place.
• Do not use in areas where poultry, pigs or other domestic pets graze.
• Do not use in areas where food-producing animals may have access.
• Before use, read the “caution” section regarding the protection of pets

Restraints: Commercial Operations:

• Do not heap baits.
• Do not apply directly onto edible plants or to crops where baits may be collected with harvested commodities.
• Do not apply to cereal or oilseed crops after crop emergence.
• Do not allow pets to access bait, box or bag – lock all in a safe place.
• Do not graze or cut treated areas for stock food for 28 days after application.
• Do not treat areas on which poultry or pigs graze.
• Do not contaminate wetlands or watercourses with this product or used containers.
• Do not use in areas where vulnerable, threatened, endangered or critically endangered mammals are known to occur.
• Toxic to birds and wild mammals.
• Clean up spilled baits immediately so that birds or wild mammals do not eat them.

Precautions: Home Garden

Caution: 

• Clean up spilled baits immediately so that birds or other animals do not eat them.
• Lock in a safe place, preventing access of children, dogs, poultry, ducks or other animals. 
• Keep away from domestic pets. 
• Keep away from dogs. 
• Dogs find this bait attractive and, may kill them. 
• This product contains a taste deterrent, but some pets may still find the bait attractive and eat the bait. 
• Symptoms of pet poisoning may include (but are not limited to) constricted pupils, hypersalivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, difficulty in breathing, coughing and seizures. 
• If poisoning is suspected, take your pet to a veterinarian immediately.
• Veterinary treatment advice for pets that have ingested this product is available. 
• Do not administer ipecac syrup.
• Toxic to birds and wild mammals. 
• Do not use in areas where vulnerable, threatened, endangered or critically endangered mammals are known to occur. 
• Do not allow chemical containers or products to get into drains, sewers, streams, ponds or wetlands.
• Highly toxic to bees. However, the use of this product as directed is not expected to have adverse effects on bees.

Precautions: Commercial Operations

Precaution Pets – 

• This product contains a pet taste deterrent, but some pets may still find the bait attractive and eat the bait.
• Keep away from pets.
• Ensure pets do not have access to the baits, box or bag by locking them in a safe place.
• Dogs find these baits attractive and it may kill them if eaten. Keep dogs and other pets away from treated areas.
• Symptoms of pet poisoning may include (but are not limited to) constricted pupils, hypersalivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, difficulty in breathing, coughing and seizures. 
• If poisoning is suspected, take your pet to a veterinarian immediately. 
• Veterinary treatment advice for pets that have ingested this product is available. 
• Do not administer ipecac syrup.

Protections:

Protection Of Livestock:

• Store separately from animal feeds or feedstocks.
• Do not treat areas on which poultry or pigs graze.

Protection Of Wildlife, Fish, Crustaceans And The Environment:

• Toxic to birds and wild mammals. 
• Do not use in areas where vulnerable, threatened, endangered or critically endangered mammals are known to occur.
• Clean up spilled baits immediately so that they are not eaten by birds and other animals.
• Do not contaminate wetlands or watercourses with this product or used containers.

Protection of Honey Bees and Other Insect Pollinators

• Highly toxic to bees. However, the use of this product as directed is not expected to have adverse effects on bees.

Storage:

• Store in the closed, original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight. 
• Lock in a safe preventing access of children, dogs, poultry, ducks or other animals. 
• Store separately from animal feeds or feedstocks.
• Keep away from domestic pets.

Safety Directions:

• The product is harmful if swallowed. 
• It may irritate the eyes. 
• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. 
• Do not touch baits without elbow-length chemical-resistant gloves. 
• If dust is present, wear a disposable dust face mask covering your mouth and nose. 
• If on skin and after each baiting, wash thoroughly with soap and water. 
• After use and before eating, drinkin,g or smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water. 
• After each day’s use, wash gloves.
• If on skin and after each baiting, wash thoroughly with soap and water. 
• If applying by hand, wear elbow-length chemical-resistant gloves. 

First Aid:

• If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126.
• For further information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). 

This information and product advice is not intended as advice or recommendations for any specific use or circumstance. You should seek specialist advice before using any product. Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. Specialist Sales liability is limited.​