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Slug Despair

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PenCreed · 12/07/2024 21:14

Just as the title says really, this year has been a nightmare for slugs and snails! I've watered in nematodes, we have a slug trap, I have strulched every seedling. Despite that, the slimy fuckers have eaten: all but one of my beans (I planted about 15), all but one of the peas (also 15), two squashes when they were still potted, two more squash plants that had been planted out, a courgette plant, half my strawberries, two tomato plants, and a phlox.

Every time I think something is doing ok, it seems like I come back the next day and it's gone. Join me in my wail of despair - what plants have you lost to them? I'm also very much here for any more suggestions of what might stop them in their slimy tracks!

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MereDintofPandiculation · 17/07/2024 15:25

TheUsualChaos · 17/07/2024 13:19

We collect them in an old tin/jar and just pour boiling water on them, instantly kills them. Imagine that's cheaper and more humane than salt?

I don’t think that would be instant for the large ones

MereDintofPandiculation · 17/07/2024 15:27

I put my courgettes (mature plants, in tubs) out at the weekend, and so far they are intact.

TheUsualChaos · 17/07/2024 23:55

More instant than salt!

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