That’s it for the blue slug pellets: the tub still sitting on the shed shelf is the one you’re no longer allowed to scatter
That faded tub of blue slug pellets gathering dust on your shed shelf isn’t just old stock anymore—it’s illegal. Metaldehyde has been banned in the UK since 2022 due to serious risks to pets and wildlife, yet many gardeners still have banned supplies at home. Discover what changed, why it matters, and what to use instead.