Slugs Amongst First Beneficiaries from Brexit?

Whilst some may be aware, a recent article in ’The Garden’ confirmed the decision made by the Environment Secretary to ban the sale and use of pellets and liquids which contain the compound Metaldehyde. This compound is a Molluscicide widely used to control slugs and snails and from June 2019 it will be illegal to sell such products. Any remaining stock can be used until early 2020. Interestingly the ruling only applies to the UK. Mainland Europe has not followed suit and has authorised the continued use of Metaldehyde until at least 2023. Whilst a little tongue in cheek, it may appear the allotment plot holders age old enemy may just be a beneficiary of independent policy decision making, which in the UK has outlawed the use of a specific product use to control their activities?

A copy of the original article published in The Garden Magazine is available to view in the cabin - page 10, March 2019.