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Chubidubi 07-01-2008 07:41 PM

Need help!!!
 
Does anyone have an idea on how tho eliminate tiny baby snails from hanging baskets ( I have no idea how they got up there) I was checking them today and found soooo many of them in almost all of my baskets :(( :(( :(( :((
ANY IDEAS???

Roly0217 07-01-2008 09:02 PM

Whenever you get an answer I will follow the advice. My Vandas have snails too and they are hanging from the Avocado tree.

Gin 07-01-2008 09:25 PM

If you mean the tiny bush snails that never get big I save coffee dregs and add instant to it and pour it thru the baskets seems to get rid of them and does not hurt the plant . Also can place slices of potato in the baskets in the evening the snails will go to it remove in the am . and squish em , then replace the slices in the evening till the little creeps are gone . Gin

Chubidubi 07-02-2008 11:06 AM

Thanks Gin I'll try that today.

priz_m 07-02-2008 01:44 PM

I agree with Gin, although I don't currently have that problem I have too read that slices of apple or potato will get them stuck for manual removal.

best of luck! :D

Swamper 07-02-2008 01:52 PM

Additionally, you can go to Home Depot or whatever you have near you, and buy something called "Snail Bait" and sprinkle that around the area. That cured my snail problem.

Chubidubi 07-02-2008 05:50 PM

:thankyou guys for helping me out :blushing:

addictedcountryman 07-02-2008 05:56 PM

what about beer? i don't mean pour it on your orchid, but I've heard for plants in pots, you can place a saucer of beer on the ground and the snails will slide over and fall in and die drunk.

Ross 07-02-2008 06:08 PM

There is a "reasonably safe for indoors" bait called Sluggo. It is 1% Iron Phosphate and does a great job of getting snails and slugs. Only a problem if you have a wardian case (like I do) then it turns moldy real quick.

kiki-do 07-02-2008 06:59 PM

Did I miss something? :scratchhead: How do the snails get into a vanda basket that is hanging from a high place anyway? I thought they were ground creepers. I have never heard of this before! :_(


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