Pests & Diseases
Is your garden plagued with pests & diseases? Share your experiences here for advice and tips on getting your garden back.
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slugs (4 replies)
I've used half a grapefruit (hollowed out) in the past, turn it upside down and they are attracted to it, in the morning they'll be hiding inside and you can dispose of them as you see fit?! 🙂
Old Gardeners never die, they just throw in the trowel
That's a cool idea Gardening_Graham, never heard of that before.
What about trying copper tape? I guess that would only work if you are talking about pots rather than plants in the ground however. I have heard egg shells, coffee granules or grit might work but I wouldn't necessarily hold out much hope.
Newbie to gardening with a little bit of horti knowledge but still needing all the advice I can get
thanks i have tried greatfruit before but not like that and egg shells
was considering nemaslug too
Hi Poppy,
A tub filled with a mixture of beer & water attracts slugs like magnets! You then do need to collect and dispose of them or feed them to the birds (don't put too much beer, or the birds may not fly straight anymore...)
Ferric phosphate does work, but it is probably just as dangerous to pets as metaldehyde pellets, and dogs in particular because of the chelated EDTA used as an additive to enhance the iron absorption.
Nematodes are safe, but you will need to do regular applications.
If you are not a fan of grapefruits, melon rinds also work wonders 🙂
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whats the best things that you have used that are pet safe to kill or protect plants from slugs