Snails & Slugs

Slug & Snail Traps

SNAILER
The Snailer is a clever trap we produce out of durable green plastic that lures and traps snails behind one-way swinging doors. Snails are drawn to the bait mixture inside the trap and can't leave. The trap comes with a bait powder made with malted barley and mixed with water. Place one trap per 10 sq. feet for very heavy infestations in the shadier, more humid areas of the yard on the surface or set in the soil or mulch. For maintenance, one trap will keep snails under control in a 20-square-foot area. Snailer Instructions: Remove the Snailer lid. Place the Snailer tray in area of heavy snail or slug infestation. The Snailer may be placed on top of the soil or pushed into the soil to the lip of the tray. Measure three (3) spoons of the bait using the free spoon provided (3 teaspoons) into the Snailer tray Slowly fill tray with water, stirring to mix reasonably well. The bait powder is not expected to fully dissolve in water. Snap Snailer lid onto tray. Check every 2 to 3 days. Empty contents of Snailer and refill the bait.
BENEFICIAL	TARGET	CODE	QUANTITY	PRICE
Snailer - plastic snail trap, holds snails, 1 month supply of bait - food grade ingredients	snails, slugs, earwigs, sowbugs	SNLR	1 trap	11.50
			2+ traps	10.50
Snailer - bulk pack of 6 traps, 6 month supply bait	snails, slugs, earwigs, sowbugs	SNLR-B6	6 traps/ bulk pack	42.00
			2+ bulk packs	37.50
			4+ bulk packs	Inquire

SLUG SALOON
Our Slug Saloon is a simple effective trap for slugs that are not able to escape once they enter to fill up on the bait. Place a Slug Saloon in moist, cool, dark parts of the yard near soil crevices, rocks, sticks, plant pots, and decaying organic matter where slugs find ideal habitat. Nestle a Slug Saloon filled with bait a little below the surface where the aroma of the malty bait is irresistible. Plan for a Slug Saloon every 10 sq. ft. in gardens where slugs have been a problem and fewer for maintenance. Regularly cleaning of the trap takes care of populations of slugs,and also excess numbers of earwigs and sowbugs. Slug Saloon Instructions: Place Slug Saloon in area of heavy slug infestation. Slug Saloon can be placed on top of the soil or buried in the ground up to the lip of the tray. Remove lid. Measure 1 spoonful (with the spoon provided) or 1 teaspoon of bait into tray. Gently fill tray with water while stirring. The bait powder is not expected to fully dissolve in water. Snap on lid. Check trap approximately every 3 days. Empty dead slugs, and refill with fresh bait. Slug Saloon - each with 1 month supply of bait, measuring spoon, and easy to follow instructions. 3 Month Bait Refills - each with bait, measuring spoon, instructions. Bulk Pack - 10 Slug Saloons, with 3 pound bait, 6 month supply, enough for a season.
BENEFICIAL	TARGET	CODE	QUANTITY	PRICE
Slug Saloon - plastic trap attracts, drowns slugs	slugs, earwigs, sowbugs	SLGSLN	1 trap	8.85
			2+ traps	8.35
Slug Saloon - bulk pack of 10 traps with 3 pound, 6 mo. supply	slugs, earwigs, sowb	SLGSLN-B10	10 traps/ bulk pack	72.00
			2+ bulk packs	55.00
			10+ bulk packs	Inquire

SNAIL AND SLUG BAIT
Ingredients for our Snail and Slug Bait Mix are Malted Barley, Rice, Yeast, Sucrose. It is equally attractive to snails, slugs, earwigs and sow bugs and is nontoxic, people- and animal-safe. A homemade bait from food or beverage ingredients may work, but refilling with our mix is reliable. The traps are not designed to hold or work with any other kind of bait, especially pellet or poison baits. Our bait is available in bulk, but be aware that grain moths, beetles, or rodents may get into it. Beetles and moths do not decrease the effectiveness of the bait, but we recommend secure storage for longer than a few months in glass or metal containers. Rincon-Vitova makes Snailer, Slug Saloon, and Snail and Slug Bait in the USA.
BENEFICIAL	TARGET	CODE	QUANTITY	PRICE
Snailer bait - malted grain, yeast, sugar, non-toxic, food grade, 2 month supply	snails, slugs, earwigs, sowbugs	SNLBTRF	1 box	7.50
			2+ boxes	6.75
Snail bait - bulk 5 pound, fills 6 traps for 6 mos	snails, slugs, earwigs, sowbugs	SNLBT5LB	5 pound jug	30.00
			4+ jugs	Inquire
Slug Saloon bait - malted grains, yeast, sugar, food grade	slugs, earwigs, sowbugs	SLBTRF	1 bag	7.50
			2+ bags	6.75
Slug Saloon bait - bulk 3 pounds	slugs, earwigs, sowb	SLGBT3LB	3 pound jug	Inquire
			6+ jugs	Inquire

PREDATORY SNAIL
Decollate snails, Rumina decollata, prey on the eggs and small to medium brown garden snails, Helix aspersa. They do not usually attack slugs. They reduce snail populations gradually. Larger brown snails should still be hand-picked. Decollates feed at night or after rain and hide during the day. They work slowly but reproduce for lasting control feeding on decaying organic matter. Due to environmental protections, decollate snails may only be released in the California counties of Fresno, Kern, Imperial, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura. Due to heavy spraying of citrus trees for Asian citrus psyllid and the five-year drought, populations of decollates dwindled and remain in short supply. Recent rains have resulted in higher numbers at orchard breeding sites. Instructions for Decollate Snails: Release in moist, irrigated areas with leaf litter or ground cover; they hide under mulch. Place at least 12 snails per infested area. For home yards: 100 snails is typical, and for orchards: 1,000 per acre. Smash a few brown snails at release sites for immediate food. Avoid vegetable beds where they may feed on seedlings. Do not release where metaldehyde bait has been used in the past 6-8 weeks. The snails are shipped dormant and must be activated when you receive them. To activate new arrivals, soak briefly in ¼" cool water; do not leave submerged. Drain the snails paying attention to prevent escape until you release.
BENEFICIAL	TARGET	RATE/FREQ	CODE	QUANTITY	PRICE
Decollate Snail (Rumina decollata) hides in mulch, doesn't climb	Brown garden snail, eggs, small snails, injured adults, also feed on decomposing plant material	100/backyard 1K/acre A small release multiplies for several years	DS100 100 snails/cup	100/cup	45.00
				2+ cups	37.00
				10+ cups	Inquire
			DSQ 625 snails/qt	quart	89.00
			DSGAL 2500 snails /gal	1 gallon	269.00
				2+ gallons	260.00
				5+ gallons	Inquire

SLUGGO
Sluggo is an organic, iron phosphate granular bait used to control slugs and snails. It acts by causing pests to stop feeding and crawl away to secluded places, dying within a few days. It is safe to use around pets, wildlife, and in edible gardens. Active Ingredient: Iron phosphate that occurs naturally in soil. Sluggo is an effective alternative to metaldehyde baits, helpful for knocking down heavy infestations, and can provide long-lasting control. OMRI LISTED. Instructions for using Sluggo: Use from a half pound to one pound per 1,000 sq. ft. or 20-40 lbs. per acre. Broadcast evenly, not in piles, after wetting the ground around plants or lawns. Apply in early spring, again a month later, and make a final application around August for best results, unless you are planning to integrate snail traps and/or predatory decollate snails, in which case SLUGGO can be used for an initial knock-down.
BENEFICIAL	TARGET	CODE	QUANTITY	PRICE
Sluggo slug and snail bait in small pellets with iron phosphate	slug, snail - use 1 lb/1 K ft² , repeat about every 2 weeks til slugs and snails decline	SLUGGO1	1 pound	29.75
		SLUGGO2	2.5 pounds	21.50
		SLUGGO25	25 pound bag	77.00
		SLUGGO50	50 pound bag	139.00
			3+ bags	117.00

THE SNAILER STORY

The Snailer was developed as an organic, child and pet safe alternative to the poisonous snail and slug eradication products sold on the market today. It is an effective means of control for all snails and slugs, especially the larger varieties found in various parts of North America.

FIELD TESTED The Snailer has been field tested extensively in the snail and slug infested areas of the United States and has been found an effective safe method of pest control.

CHEMICAL-FREE BAIT - ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE

The Snailer bait is a non-toxic, chemical free formula derived from malted rice, barley, cornstarch, yeast, and sucrose developed in conjunction with the Colorado State University Entomology Department. The Snailer bait is child and pet safe and is not in any way harmful to the environment.

ATTRACTS SNAILS. SLUGS, EARWIGS, SOWBUGS

The Snailer bait attracts snails, slugs, earwigs, and sowbugs to the trap where they cannot escape and are drowned.

SPECIAL TRAP DESIGN The Snailer trap is designed to keep rain or sprinkler water out of the trap and reduce dilution of the bait. The lid is designed to keep out debris and to keep evaporation to a minimum. Your Snailer is constructed of high quality durable material and if used as instructed will give you many years of quality service.

USE ANYWHERE THERE IS A SNAIL OR SLUG PROBLEM The Snailer should be used anywhere there is a snail or slug problem - vegetable and flower gardens or lawns.

You have purchased a product that really works. Follow the instructions and expect great results.

However, a single (1) Snailer will not totally eliminate snails or slugs from a large vegetable or flower garden. If you are trapping ten to fifteen snails or slugs per day in one Snailer we recommend adding one or two additional Snailers to be placed in alternate rows. Both snails and slugs propagate in the wet, shady areas of lawns and gardens. The Snailer should, for best results, be placed in these areas. This placement also will keep evaporation at a minimum.

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