slugs - Knowledgebase Question

Afton, Mi

Question by lundquistmb
July 4, 2010

Help! My perennial gardens are being overrun by slugs this year. The garden centers are out of slug bait. Any ideas?

Answer from NGA
July 4, 2010

0	Try Diatomaceous Earth, a silica-type product made from the finely ground fossils of aquatic diatoms. It's a long-lasting product that you can safely use in your garden to control snails and slugs. It's not especially attractive to animals, mostly because there's no particular odor. It has a very fine texture, and is sprinkled liberally around plants you want to protect. Good luck with your garden!

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