The metaldehyde issue

'Get Pelletwise' is the campaign of the Metaldehyde Stewardship Group (MSG) that was set up in 2009 in response to analysis showing traces of metaldehyde, an ingredient of certain slug pellets, being found in catchments used for water abstraction.

It's a serious issue that means every user of metaldehyde slug pellets MUST adhere to best practice guidelines to help achieve compliance with stringent drinking water standards.

The MSG is working with the farming industry to prevent the problem recurring.

During 2011, the focus of our campaign has been ‘Pelleting Precision’.