Slug barriers

[roan]

Great ideas Alicat and The witch, I will have to have a go. We have lots od soft drink bottles with the tops and bottoms cut off that we use to protect young plants. Now we will have to give them all serated edges!

[cheerypeabrain]

I used crushed eggshells around my brassicas last year, the nematodes I use in the warmer weather don't work when it's really cold. The eggshells worked to a certain extent...but don't look v nice...and slugs can always go under them.

[debbiem]

I like the idea of the serrated bottles - as long as none of the pests are already lurking under the soil on the inside, shutting them in along with their dinner!

[alicat]

The said:

alicat said:

Here you go The witch.

The theory is that they won't want to slim over the spiky bits. As you've probably guessed they are 4pt milk bottles and a lemonade bottle cut up. And if needs be I can put some pellets inside too.



Maggyd - Thinking about it I'm not sure it will help you I wonder if Teddy would pick them up with his teeth and run off with them to play with. I'm trying to think of a way to stop him from doing this.

Btw. they are also good for protecting emerging perennials like Delphiniums (as here) from cats going to the toilet. - This I know does work. ;D

Brilliant idea Ali

I've been told that polystyrene cups sliced to form circles will work too, apparently slugs hate the stuff.

Thanks The witch

I don't have polystrene cups, but if I ever do I'll give it a go.

I've just thought I do have some polystrene cell trays - I wonder if I could cut those up (taking the bottom out of course.) I keep them for drainage at the bottom of pots but it might be worth a try. - anything to keep the pesky slugs at bay.

I've tried bran in the greenhouse but it soon went soggy then mouldy.

Thanks Roan, - The only trouble is at this time of year they stand out like a sore thumb. but if it works it will be worth it.