Slugs

[tellmewhy]

I hate this animal. They eat my orchids.

[Ray]

Sharp, horticultural diatomaceous earth can be a good barrier, as can copper foil ribbons, wrapped around bench legs.

If you cannot set up barriers, iron phosphate baits can be quite effective.

[tellmewhy]

Originally Posted by Ray

Sharp, horticultural diatomaceous earth can be a good barrier, as can copper foil ribbons, wrapped around bench legs.

If you cannot set up barriers, iron phosphate baits can be quite effective.

Thanks Ray!

[DeaC]

If memory serves me,Ray had a "coffee brew" concoction that he mentioned either on his site or here. I used it on sluggy masdevallias few yrs back and it worked. Perhaps he'll comment again about it. PS...this is poured directly thru the medium BTW.

[PaphMadMan]

Beer traps work pretty well too. It takes a while to reduce the population significantly though.

[Ray]

Originally Posted by DeaC

If memory serves me,Ray had a "coffee brew" concoction that he mentioned either on his site or here. I used it on sluggy masdevallias few yrs back and it worked. Perhaps he'll comment again about it. PS...this is poured directly thru the medium BTW.

Yes, I collected the dregs from the coffee pot each day in a milk jug, to which I added about 10% rubbing alcohol to keep mold at bay.

[tellmewhy]

Originally Posted by Ray

Yes, I collected the dregs from the coffee pot each day in a milk jug, to which I added about 10% rubbing alcohol to keep mold at bay.

Hi Ray
Can I use fresh coffee?We only drink instant coffee. But I have some ground coffee that I can try.

[DeaC]

Originally Posted by tellmewhy

Hi Ray
Can I use fresh coffee?We only drink instant coffee. But I have some ground coffee that I can try.

Glad Ray gave you his recipe. I actually used brewed,cold coffee but the strength eludes me. However ,it did the trick.

[jkofferdahl]

I'm with Ray on the use of diatomaceous earth. I use it for both slug and also insect control. It's wonderful stuff.