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Slug prevention

KT53KT53 Posts: 9,016
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I was watching Beechgrove this morning and they mentioned a limited test they did of slug prevention measures.  Of the three options they used, coffee grounds were most effective closely followed by garlic spray.  Both required reapplication after rain, so a good supply would be needed this year.  Grit was by far the least effective.  Host plant was delphinium.  The test was cut short when 'pesky wabbits' got in and ate all the plants.

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Yeh- I saw it the other night. The problem is - in wet areas -and they aren't in as wet an area as most places in the west [despite the weather earlier this year ] you'd never be doing anything else but re applying stuff. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    I note they didn't try nematodes or ferric phosphate pellets which are not harmful to hedgehogs or birds, pets, children.....
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • KT53KT53 Posts: 9,016
    @Obelixx I'm guessing they were looking at options which are either free or very cheap.
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