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Slugs don't care if you didn't invite them to your garden, they're coming anyhow! Unless you implement one of these super easy, handy tips for deterring the slimy slugs.
Recycle old sandpaper disks as plant protectors. Simply cut a slit from center to outer edge and wrap around plant stem. Slugs will not cross your new scratchy barrier.
Recycle aluminum foil by cutting it into small strips and mixing it in with your mulch. This makes it too bright for most insects to stand.
Dust plants lightly with some cayenne pepper.
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xtraordinary said
on 6/23/2008 Can't wait to try this, thank you!
jarethamarie said
on 6/7/2008 Sandpaper? I never would have thought of that! What a great idea!
Desula said
on 6/1/2008 Would this also work for slugs on a sidewalk?
momandpopoften said
on 5/31/2008 If your bed is raised you can put a strip of copper on the sides creating a full barrier. Slugs don't like to cross copper.
bookmom said
on 5/30/2008 I HATE slugs and this beats the "snail death" my grandma used to put out around her plants. The trapped, decomposing slugs were almost worse than the problem!