Garden Safe Slug & Snail Bait (HG-4536) (2 lb)

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As mentioned, this is a fairly large container for the price, but the opening where the pellets come out is also quite large and you have to be careful not to empty half of the tub in one tilt of the wrist. Well, heavy handed people like me do, anyway.

While the aroma may remind you of being in a forest full of pine trees, snails hate the scent of pine. A garlic mixture takes a bit of extra work to put together. Add a garlic bulb and water to a food processor to help mix the two up. There are alternatives to the metaldehyde-based slug and snail baits, with varying toxicity potentials. Some of these include: There are several different possible ways to use a simple piece of would to kill a slug or snail. Follow the below steps to use one of the possible methods in killing these creatures off:

The tiny pests are out most at night and are even more active at the start of spring when new plants grow. The type of copper you can get that will work best on these slugs is a specific type of copper adhesive tape. You can find it in the following establishments: As a bonus, coffee grounds add nutrients to your garden. They contain several minerals that will help your plants flourish. Add Plants to Keep Snails Away Corry’s Slug & Snail Killer is an excellent pest control option if you’re looking for a budget-friendly choice. The active ingredient, Sodium Ferric, is a common agricultural pest control ingredient and is highly effective in stopping slug and snail predation. It may also be beneficial to use a face mask so that you don’t breathe in the dust. The powder will seep into the snails’ bodies and shred them from the inside out. In just a few days, the slugs will be too dehydrated to live. Using Bran to Repel Slugs

Snail fences can also be used as a physical barrier. Snail fences should be anchored at least 10cm deep in the ground and be equally 10cm high. It is important that no plant parts protrude over the fence and that the snails are collected regularly, preferably every evening after dusk. Coffee grounds against slugs can be used as another barrier. Encourage natural predators Best slug killer for lawns: Slugkil pellets What are slug pellets and how do they work effectively? If you do not want it as a permanent fixture in your garden, you can keep it potted and move it as desired. Thyme requires full sun, so be sure to plant it appropriately. As mentioned, snails are nocturnal, and giving them water at night is a written invitation to come in and munch away. Add Snail Predators To Your Garden During our field trials, we found this product easy to use, smell-free, and fast-acting. We like that it can be applied precisely or as a broadcast insecticide.Slugs are great for cleaning up dead garden debris and providing nitrogen-rich fertilizer that can help a garden thrive, but when the population of these pests increases rapidly, users have an infestation on their hands that can destroy flower bulbs, eat seedlings, chew through leaves, and make a mess of a vegetable garden. This product is also reasonably weather-resistant: it will remain effective after a light rain. Still, it should be reapplied after heavy rain or watering or about every seven days until the infestation is gone. The mess-free granular formulation makes it easy to use in slug-heavy areas, while the reliance on iron phosphate (which is already present in the soil) as an active ingredient makes this product safe to use around pets and wildlife. At home, hose down your yard with water to dissolve any remaining bait, and restrict your dog from the area for at least two weeks. Recovery from Snail Bait Poisoning in Dogs

Unlike products that rely on harsh chemicals, MotherEarth Granular Scatter Bait targets the metabolism of pest insects, which makes it impossible for them to develop a resistance to the product over time. This makes it ideal for stubborn snails and slug infestations. I found these pellets to be highly effective in dry weather, but just after some rain, and within days I could tell that the number of slugs had dropped. After a week, there was a significant reduction in slug numbers, which is normal with this kind of pellet: they don’t work instantly. Well, that’s the end of this article I’m afraid, but I feel like we’ve done a pretty good job of informing you about slug pellets, their uses, and the best options available to you.

Vampires aren’t the only creatures garlic has been known to scare off. By mixing this up with water in a spray bottle, you’ll have the power to get those snails and slugs off your plants once and for all.