B&Q has announced plans to stop selling slug pellets that harm wildlife, replacing them with eco-friendly alternatives. The retailer is removing pesticide slug pellets which contain metaldehyde from all of its 1,200 stores and its digital store, claiming to be the first major company to do so. In light of the results, RHS garden experts recommended green-fingered householders encourage natural predators such as birds, or use traps or physically remove slugs and snails. In a statement released on Monday, the supermarket chain said: “Over recent years, we have been working closely with our suppliers to reduce the use of pesticides in our stores.
B&Q has announced plans to stop selling slug pellets that harm wildlife, replacing them with eco-friendly alternatives. The retailer is removing pesticide slug pellets which contain metaldehyde from all of its 1,200 stores and its digital store, claiming to be the first major company to do so. In a statement released on Monday, the supermarket chain said: “Over recent years, we have been working closely with our suppliers to reduce the use of pesticides in our stores.