Re: Problem with slugs
- Subject: Re: [SG] Problem with slugs
- From: Joan j*@COMCAST.NET
- Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2003 21:47:02 -0400
Thank you for that info. I will look up the website. Have discovered that
container flowers are not protected from slugs. They will climb up the
container and take it from there.
Thank you again.
Joan
----- Original Message -----
From: "JNJ" <jnj@SPAMCOP.NET>
To: <shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU>
Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2003 11:14 AM
Subject: Re: [SG] Problem with slugs
> Would appreciate any advice on eliminating slugs from the
> garden. My flower beds and even planters are inundated and
> my plants look just awful. I've used the beer and
> diametcious remedies, but they have proved futile. My
> hostas, impatients, dahilas are especially hard hit. I have
> pets..cats and so have stayed away from any poisons.
Joan -- Have you tried copper? It does wonders -- they touch it and get a
shock. :) University of Minnesota Extension Service has a nice little page
about slugs at
http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/DG7561.html that
makes for interesting ready.
You can pick up copper strips or tape, surround the base of your plants or
even a whole bed. Done properly, this can add a sort of accent to your
garden -- copper weathers nicely and has a unique look.
James
