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slug killer advice needed

Postby Honey » 28 Apr 2015, 22:03

Does anyone know of an effective slug and snail killer that is safe around pets and birds.
I did get some from a big diy store but it doesn't work and when the granuals get wet it turns into a thick porridge like gloop.
Grateful for any advice please.
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Re: slug killer advice needed

Postby JaneJ » 29 Apr 2015, 08:26

If irremember there was a post on chill a coup, e of years ago about cucumber in a baking tray that deterred slugs. Also putting salt or ashes around your pots or borders.

It I'd is a pot plant smearing vase line around the top which you could add salt to deters them. That should be pet friendly too.

i hope that helps

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Re: slug killer advice needed

Postby maureenho » 29 Apr 2015, 10:12

Copper tape, beer in a jar or holly branches or something prickly as they won't go over that.
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Re: slug killer advice needed

Postby Honey » 29 Apr 2015, 10:53

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Great tips there, I will try all of them. tha22222 x
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Re: slug killer advice needed

Postby wendy » 29 Apr 2015, 10:58

coffee granules help as well, I pour loads of them around the plants, but I think as Maureen says the best way is copper.
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Re: slug killer advice needed

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