Lord Gardiner clarifies metaldehyde ban

Lord Gardiner said: "The outdoor use of metaldehyde, a pesticide used to control slugs on farms and in gardens, will not be allowed in Britain after the end of March 2022".

by Matthew Appleby
Lord Gardiner - credit: Chris McAndrew (CC by 3.0)
Lord Gardiner - credit: Chris McAndrew (CC by 3.0)

Sign in to continue

Sign in

Trouble signing in?

Reset password: Click here

Email: hwsupport@haymarket.com

Call: 020 8267 8121

Take a 30-day trial

  • Join Horticulture Week now and pay nothing for your first 30-days.

Register

Subscribe
From £315/pa

  • Full access to horticultureweek.com
  • Monthly print issue for 12 months
  • Keep track of competitors, market trends, and policy changes with sector specific email bulletins
  • Live email alerts from the pest and disease tracker 
  • New project leads and business prospects every week through the landscape leads service
  • Bespoke multi-user packages available

Choose a Package