Were you satisfied with slug and snail control in your precious crops last year?
Agspec’s Axcela development manager Craig Wood says, “we have been regularly baiting these slimy buggers for years so surely, we must be well on top of them now. But it appears not!”
“In fact, it seems that we might have even been baiting more often, trying to protect your crop? Might it be time to switch to something different this year?
“Axcela slug and snail bait from Agspec is a game-changer in the Australian market. Axcela is a revolutionary new ‘long-window’ bait matrix that provides faster knockdown, superior bait durability and unmatched length of control – even in the toughest weather conditions.
“Axcela is a gelatinous long-acting bait designed for application at the most vulnerable stages of planting and early growth. The incorporation of metaldehyde through every steric of every pellet ensures a lethal dose remains available as long as the bait is present.
“Axcela’s unique bait matrix is activated by a small amount of moisture such as a heavy dew softening the texture, ensuring both juvenile and older pests are controlled fast!"
Mr Wood said Axcela’s rain-fast bait matrix is designed to provide cost-efficient control of slugs and snails for well over four weeks even following heavy rain events.
“With the reduction of bash ‘em and burn ‘em practices in paddock management, this long-window trait of Axcela is an invaluable advance in the modern management of slugs and snails.
“Uniform pellet size, weight and density are critical in any bait designed. Optimising these attributes is key in the Axcela design, ensuring consistent spread and distribution of the optimum sized Axcela pellet through any type of spreader.
“When choosing a bait, the question that needs to be answered is: ‘if there is a bait and, say a canola seedling, sitting side by side, why will the slug or snail choose Axcela?’
“Well, the unique gelatinisation process was developed with the sole aim of improving speed of uptake and palatability. Trials and real-world usage show that slugs and snails prefer Axcela over other baits. Call for a sample and see for yourself,” Mr Wood said.
“This season ‘Get Hooked on Axcela’ by applying early, best utilising its long window activity and ensuring the highest performance bait is there when the snails and slugs become active.
“As a bonus you could also win a Quintrex Busta 420, Yamaha engine and trailer… Let’s face it, you want more time baiting a hook, less time baiting slugs!”
Ask your Agspec Business Manager or your rural reseller about the “Get Hooked on Axcela” 2023 promotion now!
