Slugs

I have now realised as all about me have paved gardens ( car parks as I call them)the slugs have decided my GARDEN is the only place to dine,I hate slug pellets (wildlife) but being forced to use them sparingly,went to bid neighbour goodbye and 1 lily had 8 slugs and snails on the flower ,salted them well !!.Considered beer traps but cannot bear the thought of a container of slime or do they just drown ?? What other tried and tested methods out there.

 

I've tried various methods ... the blue slug/snail pellets work best, but you need to use it continually

 

There are Nematodes for slug control , I have never used it , does anyone have experience of this method ? I don't think it will control snails though.
I use the Bayer slug and snail control works well

http://www.nemaslug-slug-killer.co.uk/buy-nemaslug-nematodes-uk.html
http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/weedki...rden-slug+snail-killer-1kg/invt/0212199/?gf=a

 

as far as I understand, the Nematodes should be used in mid february, before the slugs surface .... they are now above ground, so the nematodes will not be effective

I may be wrong?

 

I also try and grow organically, however, sadly, there comes a time when one has to use slug pellets, especially when the plants cost £6+ each and are getting chomped to ground level

 

I find the best Slug repellant/killer is........Ada

 

I wonder, but its front garden worst affected ,all pots in back and front has railing ? fence/gates

 

These ARE organic. I use them and they work fine. Pet and wildlife friendly.
http://www.organiccatalogue.com/p1821/ADVANCED-SLUG-KILLER-575g/product_info.html

 

Will order some of those x2 special offer ,Thanks Cat

Been out for a browse whilst dry and salted 3 HUGE slugs

 

Given up with the slug pellets, stupid pigeons keep eating them.

Bought Tesco's value bitter yesterday 4 cans for a £, got 4 traps full of slugs this morning

 

But do they drown,I can manage that ,but don`t fancy slime

 

Yep, drink em selves to death in minutes. A lot better than having to deal with a salted slimey mess.

I'll take a pic after pop master.

 

Had to rescue a beetle out of one.

 

Off to Tesco in 1/2 hour or Tesco