Ferric Phosphate (Sluggo) Overview

Use: As a synthetic substance allowed in organic crop production as slug and snail bait

Reference: 7 CFR 205.601(h)

Listing: As slug or snail bait. Ferric phosphate (CAS # 10045-86-0)

Other Names for Substance: Iron (III) Phosphate; Iron Phosphate

Brand Name Products: First Choice Sluggo, Garden Safe Slug & Snail Bait, Safer's Slug and Snail Bait, Scott's EcoSense Slug and Snail Bait, Sluggo, Sluggo-AG, SLUGGO PLUS

Added to the National List: 2006

Sunset Schedule: Discussion Fall 2014; Renewal Vote Spring 2015

Sunset Date: 9/12/16

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