Slugs...urghhhh!!!!

Discussion in 'Pests, Diseases and Cures' started by The Pea Of Sweetness, Mar 5, 2006.

  1. DavieM

    DavieM Gardener

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    Pellets .... Sorry when it comes to slugs NOT organic... and don't believe the myth they harm birds, I have loads of birds in my garden and use the pellets all the time.
     
  2. Lady Gardener

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    yes but if birds eats dead slugs it can t be good
     
  3. Dave W

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    Get a toad or two and a brace of hedgehogs. :D
     
  4. DavieM

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    Pellets the only true answer, down with the organic mafia. ???
     
  5. mistys

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    I use salt and soot to deter the little bliters, crushed egg shell and sharp sand also work well.
     
  6. mayflower

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    each to there own
    have tried crushed egg shells to no avail
    tried oats heard one gardener on tv say they
    worked got lager in slug dishes not got one slug
    only thing that works for us is pellets. unles they dont like the lager we use.any more ideas
     
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