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Slug problem

Posted by Eddy Humphries, on
How do I get rid of slugs on my garden plot, I have put copper tape all around the wall but there are obviously some already in the soil, please help I shall have no lettuce or beetroot left soon.
Russell Hayes

Russell Hayes

Hi eddy, This year we seem to be having a bit of a plague of these creatures due largely to a mild wet winter and a wet spring. You could try beer traps. pour beer into a bowl and leave it in your plot slugs and snails love it. Crushed egg shells around you plant also deter slugs and snails as the edges are sharp and they are reluctant to crawl over them. Hope you find this helpful Russell

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