Following the introduction of risk based monitoring programmes and the availability of new analytical methods, metaldehyde (one of the active substances use to control slugs) has been detected by water companies in water supplies across the country.
Metaldehyde, which is a molluscicide, accounts for about 80% of all slug pellet applications, and if the active product were to be withdrawn from use, it would have a huge impact on UK agriculture. What makes metaldehyde very different from other pesticides is that it is not treatable economically using current end of pipe treatment methods. In response, an industry lead initiative is being deliver...
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