Suitable for use around children and pets. Contains no chemicals or poisons. Organic - pestshield organic slug and snail pellets contain ferric phosphate and break down naturally in the soil making them safe for organic gardens and allotments. The pellets are safe to apply around edible plants throughout its growth and during cropping, the pellets can remain around the plants until the last eidble crop has been picked. The pellets only work with slugs and snails and are harmless to earthworms, children and pets do not need to be excluded from the treated area.