Make Your Own Natural Slug Deterrent
Slugs and snails detest garlic, so here is a quick recipe on how to make some home-made garlic spray. Just spray the leaves of the plants on a dry and warm (but not hot) evening when slugs and snails are apparent. This does not kill them, but it will simply move them on to someone else’s garden. It’s your choice if you want to ‘dispose’ of them in an appropriate manner, once they come out of their hiding place.
1] You will need one garlic bulb. Skin the garlic and then crush.
2] Add to 1 litre of water, and boil for 5 minutes.
3] Allow to cool.
4] Strain the bits out of the liquid.
5] Keep in fridge or in a cool place until ready to use.
6] Use 1 tablespoonful of the liquid in 1 litre of tap water, and spray the plant and surrounding area/soil.
1] You will need one garlic bulb. Skin the garlic and then crush.
2] Add to 1 litre of water, and boil for 5 minutes.
3] Allow to cool.
4] Strain the bits out of the liquid.
5] Keep in fridge or in a cool place until ready to use.
6] Use 1 tablespoonful of the liquid in 1 litre of tap water, and spray the plant and surrounding area/soil.
Molluscicides (Slugs & Snails)
Metaldehyde slug pellets are very effective against slugs and snails, but are toxic to pets and wildlife if ingested in quantity.
Ferric phosphate is the main ingredient in organic slug pellets. Compared to traditional pellets, they are much less toxic to wildlife.
Ferric phosphate is the main ingredient in organic slug pellets. Compared to traditional pellets, they are much less toxic to wildlife.