Posted by Bill on May 10, 2008, 3:14 pm
> If you really want to do DIY Sluggo I'd look up a copy of the MSDS sheet,
> get the exact chemical name and google 'chemical suppliers'. I just did that
> and one of the first hits of 'affordable, free shipping' supplier's smallest
> amount available was $689.00. You may wish to search further. I can buy a
> whole lot of Sluggo for 600 bucks.
>
> Val
Just drives me batty that a cheap chemical has such a premium. I've
been to drug stores and chemical providers to no avail. I've helped
create MSDS docs in the past dealing with Titanium Dioxide.
You may be able to purchase a lot of sluggo for $600 but each year I'd
guess $30 or more hence my quest as one ounce would be a lifetime
supply.
I'll ask again next year ;))
Bill
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Garden in shade zone 5 S Jersey USA
Posted by Father Haskell on May 10, 2008, 3:44 pm
> In article
> > > >I think someone was asking recently about organic methods of deterring
> > > > slugs. Although we sell these, we haven't tried them so I can't vouch
for
> > > > them personally.
> > Iron phosphate (i.e. "Sluggo" brand) works great, and adds a shot
> > of phosphorous, which your plants need anyway.
> > > However, the details are:
> > > Or follow the trial I have going in the 'Anti Slug and Snail Experiment'
> > > Mike
> > Does the wire stapled to the top of the rails do anything
> > about the slugs nesting underneath?
> Every year I ask where can I purchase an ounce of iron phosphate ?
> Sluggo and others consist of 1% iron phosphate and 99 % breads or a
> starch.
> Active ingredient 1% for expensive box .
That expensive box usually lasts me 2 years.
> Bill who would dissolve iron phosphate in soda.
Not sure, but iron phosphate _might_ be sold as a
dietary supplement. Check around -- the cheapest
brand might do the trick for you.
Posted by Charlie on May 10, 2008, 4:40 pm
> iron phosphate
Have you searched using ferric phosphate?
http://www.sciencelab.com/page/S/PVAR/10413/SLF1372
Iron phosphate hydrate (is this the same) from fisher scientific
http://www.fishersci.com/wps/portal/SEARCHRESULTS?LBCIDt861091&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fprodwcsserver%2Fwebapp%2Fwcs%2Fstores%2Fservlet%2FSearch&searchPref=no&position=search&preferProd=unchecked&searchType=Rapid&catalogCode=null&keyWord=iron+phosphate&catCode=ALL
Maybe these will help??
CHarlie
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> get the exact chemical name and google 'chemical suppliers'. I just did that
> and one of the first hits of 'affordable, free shipping' supplier's smallest
> amount available was $689.00. You may wish to search further. I can buy a
> whole lot of Sluggo for 600 bucks.
>
> Val