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More slug defence measures from Mette

3/14/2018

 
A recommendation from plot holder and slug war veteran Mette, you'll find many tips in this inexpensive, useful and fun little book. Find or request it at your usual library or book merchants:

'Are you being bullied by a mollusc that slimes all over your garden and munches through your favourite delphinium? Are you worried about using slug pellets for fear of endangering local wildlife? Take a stand against slugs with 50 alternative, organic, natural, chemical and humane solutions to slug problems. Trick, flick and frighten slugs out of your garden, leaving you with pest-free plants. Stop slugs in their tracks and make slimy trails a thing of the past'  

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Mette's slug defence trials

9/2/2016

 
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Warriston plot holder Mette experimented with a range of slug defence measures this year, mining the internet for new ways to stop this slimy menace in its tracks.

A home made wild garlic and water spray, misted over young seedlings appeared to have a mild deterrent effect, perhaps throwing the pests off the scent?

Home made slug traps made from empty drink cartons of the screw-on-top variety (see images) were a great success. The tops were removed and beer (alluring to slugs) put inside the carton. This resulted in cartons full of slugs after just day or two on the ground. 

Chris' Tips

8/4/2016

 
Some tips from a Warriston plot holder.
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