Escar-Go

Q: Where must I not use Escar-Go?

For nursery use: DO NOT APPLY TO METAL SURFACES. DO NOT spray plants in glasshouses. DO NOT apply to vegetation and surfaces when the surface is wet or during rainfall. ENSURE surfaces are thoroughly dry before using for packing or handling of fruit or vegetables.

Ready-to-use, contact type snail and slug repellent to your home garden.

	Escar-Go
Target Pests	Snails & Slugs
Product Type	Molluscicide
Active Ingredient	2.8g/L Copper as buffered copper complex
Pack Size	1L, 5L, 20L
APVMA Registration #	55689 & 55969 Search APVMA number at APVMA PubCRIS.

Profile

Kendon Escar-Go controls snails through direct contact with their soft body tissues, particularly the foot, which is used for movement.

When snails crawl over an Escar-Go treated surface, the copper ions disrupt the normal function of the mucus layer on the foot, causing irritation, dehydration, and difficulty moving.

As the ions are absorbed through the moist tissues, they interfere with essential enzymes and cellular processes, ultimately leading to metabolic failure.

Key Features & Benefits

Effective snail control: Disrupts snail movement and metabolism, reducing population and crop damage. (This is not a chemical that will kill the snails).
Repellent action: Irritates snails on contact, discouraging feeding and movement on treated areas.
Protects crops: Prevents snails from damaging fruit trees, ornamentals, vegetables, and other susceptible plants.
Long-lasting activity: Buffered formulation ensures controlled release of copper ions for sustained effectiveness. The buffered copper silicate solution does not wash off when it is dry.
Safe for animals: Safe for use where cats, dogs, birds, ants and bees are likely to be exposed.
Versatile application: Can be applied as a soil treatment around plant and seedlings. Apply to trunks, stems and canes as a 30cm wide band. Spray wherever snails are expected including door mats, gravel areas, benches, mail boxes & garden furniture. (Do not spray on painted metal surfaces.)

Application Guide

Home Garden Use

For use as a snail and slug repellent in the home garden. Directions in this section are from the APVMA-registered label for APVMA No. 55689.

Situation	How to Use
SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING. APPLY UNDILUTED. Spray Kendon Escar-Go to give a good even coverage that leaves no gaps. Do not spray to run-off. It can be applied onto soil to protect plants and to tree trunks to prevent snails from entering the canopy. Kendon Escar-Go can be applied anytime but is best applied before or when snails and slugs are active. Kendon Escar-Go is best applied when the surface is dry, except when applying to soil where it can be applied to damp soil. Allow to dry before watering. Avoid applying during rainfall.
Seedlings	Spray the bare soil around plants and seedlings. Avoid spraying directly onto foliage.
Fruit trees, vines and berries	Apply to trunks, stems and canes as a 30cm wide band.
Rockeries, fences, posts, pots, garden furniture, inside mailboxes and under ground covers	Spray to give a good even coverage, especially in dark and damp areas.
DO NOT apply later than one day before harvest.
Apply Escar-Go by spray following the Application Guide above. *Always download and read the current product label before use and follow all regulatory and safety instructions.*

Nursery Use

For use as a snail repellent on trees, vines and surfaces in nursery situations. Directions in this section are from the current product label for APVMA No. 55969.

Crop / Situation	Critical Comments
Restraints DO NOT APPLY TO METAL SURFACES DO NOT spray plants in glasshouses. DO NOT apply to vegetation and surfaces when the surface is wet or during rainfall.
Trees - including Citrus, Pome & Stone	Thoroughly wet trunk and lower limbs with spray prior to flowering in spring. DO NOT spray foliage.
Vines - including Grapes, Kiwifruit & Berries	Thoroughly wet trunk and infested canes prior to expansion of the first new leaves. DO NOT spray foliage.
Surfaces such as Fences, Pots, Benches & Garden Furniture	Thoroughly wet the surfaces to be protected. ENSURE surfaces are thoroughly dry before using for packing or handling of fruit or vegetables. DO NOT apply to metal surfaces.
WITHHOLDING PERIOD: DO NOT PICK EDIBLE PLANTS FOR 1 DAY AFTER SPRAYING.
Apply Escar-Go by spray following the Application Guide above. *Always download and read the current product label before use and follow all regulatory and safety instructions.*

What is Kendon Escar-Go used for?

Escar-Go is a Ready to Use Surface Barrier Snail & Slug Repellent for use in the home garden. A nursery registration covers use as a snail repellent on trees, vines and surfaces in nursery situations. The active constituent is 2.8g/L copper (Cu) present as a buffered copper complex.

How does Escar-Go work?

Escar-Go contains a buffered form of copper silicate. It forms a repellent barrier that snails will avoid. The residue left after the solvent evaporates becomes insoluble and effectively protects plants and structures for months.

How do I apply Escar-Go in the home garden?

Shake well before using and apply undiluted. Spray to give a good even coverage that leaves no gaps, and do not spray to run-off. Escar-Go can be applied anytime but is best applied before or when snails and slugs are active. It is best applied when the surface is dry, except when applying to soil, where it can be applied to damp soil. Allow to dry before watering, and avoid applying during rainfall. See the Application Guide above for each garden situation. Always download and read the current product label before use. This product is not to be used for any purpose or in any manner contrary to the label unless authorised under appropriate legislation.

How do I apply Escar-Go in nursery situations?

For trees, thoroughly wet the trunk and lower limbs with spray prior to flowering in spring. For vines, thoroughly wet the trunk and infested canes prior to expansion of the first new leaves. For surfaces, thoroughly wet the surfaces to be protected. Escar-Go can be applied anytime but is best applied before snails and slugs are active. It is best applied when the surface is dry, except when applying to soil, where it can be applied to damp soil. See the Application Guide above. Always download and read the current product label before use. This product is not to be used for any purpose or in any manner contrary to the label unless authorised under appropriate legislation.

Can I spray Escar-Go on plant foliage?

For nursery use, DO NOT spray plant foliage such as leaves, shoots and buds. DO NOT spray foliage on trees and vines. For home garden seedlings, avoid spraying directly onto foliage.

What is the withholding period for Escar-Go?

For home garden use, DO NOT apply later than one day before harvest. For nursery use, DO NOT PICK EDIBLE PLANTS FOR 1 DAY AFTER SPRAYING.

Is Escar-Go safe around pets, birds and bees?

The home garden label states it is safe for use where cats, dogs, birds, ants and bees are likely to be exposed. The nursery label states it is NOT toxic to dogs, cats, birds, ants and bees. Do not contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with the chemical or used container. Do not allow chemical containers or spray to get into drains, sewers, streams or ponds.

Where must I not use Escar-Go?

For nursery use: DO NOT APPLY TO METAL SURFACES. DO NOT spray plants in glasshouses. DO NOT apply to vegetation and surfaces when the surface is wet or during rainfall. ENSURE surfaces are thoroughly dry before using for packing or handling of fruit or vegetables.

What safety precautions and first aid apply to Escar-Go?

Escar-Go may irritate the eyes and skin, so avoid contact with eyes and skin. Wash hands after use. For nursery use, wear elbow length PVC gloves and face shield or goggles when opening the container and using the product. After each day's use, wash gloves and face shield or goggles. Do not allow entry into treated areas, or re-handle treated surfaces, until the spray has dried. When prior re-entry or re-handling is necessary, wear chemical resistant gloves. Launder clothing after each day's use. If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre, Phone 131 126.

How do I store and dispose of Escar-Go?

Store in the closed, original container in a dry, cool, well ventilated area out of direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. For nursery packs, triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before disposal. Dispose of rinsing in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose, clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. For home garden packs, rinse all spray containers after use. Dispose of the empty container by wrapping it in paper, placing it in a plastic bag and putting it in the garbage.

Where can I find the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for Escar-Go?

Additional safety information is listed in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), which can be requested by clicking the Request SDS button on this page.

Where can I buy Kendon Escar-Go?

You can purchase this product from leading agricultural suppliers throughout Australia. If you are a grower and would like a distributor for larger quantities, send us a message on our contact us page requesting "Kendon / KDPC Escar-Go" distributors near you.