Sluggo Plus - Spinosad (2.5 lb Bottle)

Sluggo Plus is a ready-to-use bait for listed home garden pests. Its easy to use pellet form requires no mixing. Treat insects, slugs and snails around approved crops and planting areas.

Ingredients and Pest Control

Comparing Sluggo vs Sluggo Plus starts with the label. For shoppers asking what is in Sluggo, original Sluggo ingredients include iron phosphate as the active ingredient. Sluggo Plus ingredients combine 0.97% iron phosphate with 0.07% spinosad.

How does Sluggo Plus work? Pests consume the bait. Does spinosad kill slugs? Iron phosphate is the ingredient used to kill slugs and snails; spinosad adds control of listed insects.

Does Sluggo Plus kill pill bugs? Yes. Listed targets also include earwigs, cutworms, sowbugs, and crickets. Identify the pest before treating.

Where and How to Apply The Bait

For vegetable garden use, check the crop list first. If asking is Sluggo safe for vegetable gardens, note that Plus has different harvest restrictions from original Sluggo.

• Apply 0.5–1 pound per 1,000 square feet, following the label.
• Scatter near the base of the plants to be protected. Never leave piles.
• If the ground is dry, wet it first; avoid standing water.
• In noncommercial greenhouses, scatter the bait in affected pots or around pots on benches.

Evening is the best time to apply because pests travel and feed mainly at night. Perimeter treatment targets pests entering the area. It provides bait coverage rather than a physical protective barrier for pests.

Do not apply within 3 days of harvest. Limit applications to three in any 30-day period.

Use Around Pets

Is Sluggo Plus safe for pets? Follow the label precautions and prevent animals from eating the bait. Scatter pellets evenly, never in piles, and keep the bottle securely stored.

Application Around Dogs

Is Sluggo Plus safe for dogs? Do not allow dogs to eat pellets or reach an open container. If your dog swallows the product, contact a veterinarian and have the label available.

Birds and Wildlife

Is Sluggo safe for birds? Original Sluggo and Sluggo Plus have different formulas, so follow the directions for the product you purchase. Avoid claims that either bait is harmless to all wildlife.

Organic Gardening Options

This product is OMRI Listed; certified organic growers should confirm use with their certifier. Compare slug controllers and explore our pest control collection for suitable options for your planting site.