A very effective and easy to use slug and snail control. Formulated to attract slugs and snails, then paralyze them until the sun dehydrates them and they die. Great for slug and snail control on hostas and impatients. Application rate: Sprinkle a ring of pellets around affected plants. 1 pound covers 4400 square feet. Longer lasting all-weather formula effective up to 3 to 4 weeks. Active Ingredients: Metaldehyde and Bitrex.