Slugging it out

September 15, 2012 12:11 am

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Trying to get rid of slugs? Crushed eggshells will inhibit but not repel slugs.

However, using diatomaceous earth will repel slugs by tearing their bellies as they crawl over it. Iron phosphate also works. Beer traps sunk into the ground catch and drown slugs.


First Published September 15, 2012 12:00 am

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