I'm dealing with a relentless slug invasion in my garden, and I've tried a bunch of methods to get rid of them. The rainy weather hasn't helped, and I haven't had any luck with things like egg shells or beer traps. I'm thinking of experimenting with a yeast mix trap. What are your best suggestions for tackling this slug issue? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
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Have you considered using salt as a barrier? Just be careful, as regular salt can be harmful to your plants. Some folks suggest using Epsom salt instead. Just remember, with all this rain, it might be a challenge to keep it effective!
If you have the option, getting ducks is a great solution! They'll munch on those slugs all day long, and it’s a fun way to manage the pest issue. If only everyone could have them!
I’d love to have ducks! It would be amazing, but unfortunately I can’t have any right now.
When it rains, try going out late at night with a flashlight. You can manually collect the slugs by knocking them into a cup. It won’t completely eliminate the problem, but it can definitely help control their numbers!
I actually did that last night! It was a bit gross, but I managed to gather a bunch.
True, Epsom salt could be the better choice! But maintaining that barrier might be tricky with all the moisture around.