Methiocarb

Slug/snail bait pellets, seed treatments, and some ornamental or agricultural uses; residues can reach soil and runoff near treated areas [1][2].

Skin contact or inhaling dust during mixing and application; accidental swallowing (including pets/children eating bait); contact with treated plants, soil, or equipment [1][2].

Short-term effects can include headache, nausea, sweating, drooling, blurred vision, muscle twitching, and breathing trouble; severe poisonings can be life‑threatening without prompt care [1]. Repeated exposure can depress cholinesterase and increase sensitivity to symptoms [2].

Applicators and farm/garden workers; children and pets in treated areas; birds and wildlife that ingest bait [1][2].

Follow the label; wear gloves and eye protection; wash hands and clothes after use; keep baits away from kids, pets, and food areas; avoid use before rain and prevent runoff; consider non-chemical slug/snail controls (traps, barriers) [1][2].