Organic slug pellets

 

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.  However, the details are:

Growing Success Advanced Slug Pellets (Ferramol®) 750g

    a.    based on Iron (III) phosphate (also known as Ferric phosphate).
    b.    does NOT contain methiocarb or metaldehyde.
    c.    Fully biodegradable.
    d.    Rain resistant.
    e.    Children, pets and wildlife need not be excluded from treated
areas (but store the product in its original container in a safe place out
of the reach of children and animals. Follow the directions for use
carefully).

Shop around a bit because prices vary.

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Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our
children.'

 



Or follow the trial I have going in the 'Anti Slug and Snail Experiment'

Mike

 


Iron phosphate (i.e. "Sluggo" brand) works great, and adds a shot
of phosphorous, which your plants need anyway.


Does the wire stapled to the top of the rails do anything
about the slugs nesting underneath?

 




Well if they don't want to go over, we hope that they won't want to go under
either. BUT, early days of the experiment.

WATCH THIS SPACE.

If it works :-))

If it doesn't work? Well at least I have, as always, been honest :-))

Mike

 

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 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 .

Bill who would dissolve iron phosphate in soda.

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Garden in shade zone 5 S Jersey USA