To get rid of slugs and snails -

Discussion in 'Pests, Diseases and Cures' started by Kedi-Gato, Jul 30, 2007.

  1. Kedi-Gato

    Kedi-Gato Gardener

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  2. walnut

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    Look good Kedi better than solar lights,but how do you train them to stay in your garden. :D
     
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    I'm thinking of putting up a sign saying fireflies are welcome :D :D

    Do you think it would work [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  4. Kedi-Gato

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    I think they'll stay once they see all that grub crawling around. Thing is, how to get them in the first place???

    There was an article in todays newspaper about slugs ..... The tip was to offer them something they like better than lettuce, African marigolds, etc. and this is Nastursium. Guess it's worth a try. At any rate, this morning I found and gathered at least 20 caterpillars off of our Nastursium, dumped them with some of the leaves on to one of the compost heaps.
     
  5. NewbieGreen

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    Shoot doesn't seem to have Nastursium in their database. It suggests nasturtium. Is that what you meant?
     
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