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Posted: Sep/20/2007 2:44 AM PST
How do you keep snails away from lettuce? I've tried trapping snails with beer but didn't catch a single snail. I also bought environment-friendly snail pellets, but they broke down very quickly. Has anyone tried copper barriers? What is the least toxic way to avoid them? 
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Posted: Oct/26/2007 3:52 AM PST
Quote: Originally posted by shiukopuppy How do you keep snails away from lettuce? I've tried trapping snails with beer but didn't catch a single snail. I also bought environment-friendly snail pellets, but they broke down very quickly. Has anyone tried copper barriers? What is the least toxic way to avoid them? Your post was hidden...Surprised nobody found you.. Is your snail problem over? I dont have a snail problem,sometimes slugs will munch, but beer works along with rolled damp news paper they crawl in and you throw out *lol Kale 
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Posted: Oct/26/2007 5:39 AM PST
Diatomaceous earth - it's a powdery substance, but to slugs it's lethal or at least a good repellent. Diatoms are tiny sea creatures with a mineralized shell, and I think the rough edge repels the soft-bodies slugs. You sprinkle it around the base of the plants - I think of it like garlic to a vampire (it IS close to Halloween!) |
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Posted: Jan/04/2008 8:05 PM PST
I saw some at the garden centre - will try the diatomaceous earth and the rolled up newspaper. Thanks for the advice! |
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Posted: Jan/13/2008 3:45 PM PST
I had slugs this past summer so I have my eyes open for all suggestions on how to rid my garden of them. I haven't tried this idea but came across it - crushed eggshells sprinkled around your plants. I will definitely give it a try and hope it works! Debbie in IL |
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Posted: Jun/14/2008 5:17 PM PST
Have you tried using Crab Shell ? Slugs can't stand the stuff, I have heard great reviews. www.organicgardengrower.com offers a good deal on it. Dan |
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Posted: Jul/01/2008 6:15 PM PST
Go to the grocery store with 75cents and buy a container of salt. Take the salt back to your plant and make a ring around it a few feet from the stalk. |
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Posted: Mar/24/2009 6:32 PM PST
I have also heard that there have been great results using crab shell meal it's both repels the slugs and is a superb nutrient for the plant. It may be a bit tough to find in stores. I have often seen it on the web on the Organic Garden Grower website. |
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Posted: Sep/18/2009 7:50 AM PST
land turtles in Mexico also eat snails! |
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Posted: Mar/14/2010 5:37 PM PST
Can you tell me if using water mixed with ammonia to control slugs is considered organic? I spray my hostas in the early morning with this: 1 part ammonia, 4 parts water. It works really good. |
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