Re: yet another slug solution



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.

If this is one of the infamous Jerry Baker's remedies he has been roundly 
criticized on the GARDENS list by people who have had to help consumers 
deal with the aftermath of his suggestions.  Just another caution...

Debbie Green
Williamsburg, VA
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