Re: yet another slug solution
- To: i*@Rt66.com
- Subject: Re: yet another slug solution
- From: E* G* <e*@moose.ncia.net>
- Date: Tue, 26 Mar 1996 12:58:43 -0500 (EST)
Dear Susan,
This is interesting - I have also read of lime juice squirted
near the plant beds and also powdered ginger sprinkled around to keep slugs
away...haven't tried either but I will if I ever see my back-yard
again. ;(
Ellen
On Tue, 26 Mar 1996, harveye wrote:
> Dear Ellen:
> I recently saw this idea on our local PBS, but I haven't tried it, yet.
> I'm not completely familiar with the compatibility of the following
> chemicals on Iris, so please, just consider this a suggestion, not an
> endorsement:
> To one quart of water add 1 tablespoonful of household lemon-scented"
> ammonia, 1 tablespoonful of mint flavored Listerine mouth wash, 1
> tablespoonful of liquid dish detergent (like Dawn). You can apply this
> with a hose end sprayer or any type of liquid spreader. This formula is
> recommended for creepy crawlers, and should be applied in the evening.
> Again, I don't know if these chemicals are compatible with Iris, so
> check around first.
>
> Susan Espenschied
> harveye@whytel.com
>
