Slug Problem - Page 3

jadexoxo12 · **Posted: 21-04-2010 , 08:57 PM** #31

OK. In woodies DIY stores nationwide you can buy beer traps. If you see any slugs then maybe sprinkle salt onto them as they will burn. Egg shells are also useful.

Kind Regards,
Jade.

angling mad · **Posted: 21-04-2010 , 10:25 PM** #32

put some beer in a large tub they love it

Gormal · **Posted: 23-04-2010 , 07:07 PM** #33

narki......lol

Well I'm currently testing the coffee grinds method, it is alledged that a) it provides nutrients and b) deters slugs. Not that I've noticed any slugs yet and the marigolds are still in one piece.

palminnie1 · **Posted: 27-04-2011 , 10:40 PM** #34

yes, to say i have a prob with slugs is an understatement.
i live in social housing, with a yard out back, i beautified it and built up the raised bed into a veritable garden and along with potted plants, water barrel and grass down it seems to have caused a dreadful infestation this year. checked just now a dozen saucers of beer, they are absolutely everywhere, even crawling over each other. a crack in gutter probably let far too much water in during winter and only one tiny outlet in the corner of solid concrete.
the yard was all concrete, never a garden, run off to a drain at the end but none off the raised bed - help, i am not a good sleeper best of times. neighbour has same prob and put beer down but its driven him to sup the beer too - he's an alcoholic and i will be too if this goes on.

Eibhlin ni Sheambrai · **Posted: 27-04-2011 , 10:48 PM** #35

Sprinkle salt on them and they will dissolve.

palminnie1 · **Posted: 16-05-2011 , 10:59 PM** #36

read in a magazine that someone puts yeast and sugar out, cheaper than beer and works, how she combo's these are anyones guess, i cannot figure.
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Gormal · **Posted: 27-06-2011 , 11:20 AM** #37

Quote:

Originally Posted by palminnie1

read in a magazine that someone puts yeast and sugar out, cheaper than beer and works, how she combo's these are anyones guess, i cannot figure.
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Two cups of warm water, a packet of dry yeast, and one teaspoonful each of salt and sugar. Although you should avoid salt if composting the the slugs.

Apparently it's the yeast the slugs are mad about.

Made some traps with tubs and cocktail sticks, have now filled with Guinness and popped into the ground.

madfrozen · **Posted: 25-07-2011 , 02:16 PM** #38

Get a couple of hens, they will sort your slug problem for you!

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	Posted: 21-04-2010 , 08:57 PM #31
jadexoxo12 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: cavan Posts: 10	slug issue OK. In woodies DIY stores nationwide you can buy beer traps. If you see any slugs then maybe sprinkle salt onto them as they will burn. Egg shells are also useful. Kind Regards, Jade.

	Posted: 21-04-2010 , 10:25 PM #32
angling mad Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 340	slugs put some beer in a large tub they love it

	Posted: 23-04-2010 , 07:07 PM #33
Gormal Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Kerry Posts: 686	narki......lol Well I'm currently testing the coffee grinds method, it is alledged that a) it provides nutrients and b) deters slugs. Not that I've noticed any slugs yet and the marigolds are still in one piece.

	Posted: 27-04-2011 , 10:40 PM #34
palminnie1 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Greystones, Co. Wicklow Posts: 367	i will not sleep tonight - Slugs in psycho fashion - HELP! yes, to say i have a prob with slugs is an understatement. i live in social housing, with a yard out back, i beautified it and built up the raised bed into a veritable garden and along with potted plants, water barrel and grass down it seems to have caused a dreadful infestation this year. checked just now a dozen saucers of beer, they are absolutely everywhere, even crawling over each other. a crack in gutter probably let far too much water in during winter and only one tiny outlet in the corner of solid concrete. the yard was all concrete, never a garden, run off to a drain at the end but none off the raised bed - help, i am not a good sleeper best of times. neighbour has same prob and put beer down but its driven him to sup the beer too - he's an alcoholic and i will be too if this goes on.

	Posted: 27-04-2011 , 10:48 PM #35
Eibhlin ni Sheambrai Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moate, Co. Westmeath Posts: 1,037	slugs Sprinkle salt on them and they will dissolve.

	Posted: 16-05-2011 , 10:59 PM #36
palminnie1 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Greystones, Co. Wicklow Posts: 367	sluggish suggestion read in a magazine that someone puts yeast and sugar out, cheaper than beer and works, how she combo's these are anyones guess, i cannot figure. x

	Posted: 25-07-2011 , 02:16 PM #38
madfrozen Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kilmacanogue, Co. Wicklow Posts: 165	Hens Get a couple of hens, they will sort your slug problem for you!