Spraying this mixture in the garden keeps slugs and snails away from the garden.
The beautiful days are (almost) here and for many gardeners, it is a busy time, in the garden as in the vegetable patch. But nothing is more frustrating than seeing its young shoots and flowers devoured by voracious slugs. These gastropods are indeed formidable predators in our gardens. Able to sneak everywhere, including flower pots, they can do considerable damage in just a few days.
Fortunately, there are natural solutions to get rid of them without using chemicals that are potentially harmful to the environment. With a little elbow grease and the right ingredients, you can say goodbye to slugs and peacefully enjoy your garden all summer long. The first instinct is to regularly inspect sensitive areas such as vegetable gardens, flower beds and at the base of hedges. Slugs like humidity and hide in dark places during the day. They usually come out at night to feed. If you see any, pick them up and move them away.
To prevent them from returning or accessing your plantations, you can also install natural barriers. The crushed egg shells, placed at the base of the plants, will injure the feet of the slugs which will no longer dare to venture into the area. Wood ash also forms an effective obstacle. It sticks to the mucus of the slugs which eventually dry up. However, remember to renew the ash after each rain.
But the most formidable tip is undoubtedly the salt-based anti-slug spray. Easy and economical to make yourself, it has proven itself for a long time. You simply need to dilute 30 grams of coarse salt in half a liter of lukewarm water. Pour the solution into a sprayer and spray liberally on the infested areas. The salt will dehydrate the slugs and kill them quickly. Treat preferably in the evening and avoid directly spraying the foliage which could burn in the sun.
However, this tip is only valid on flower pots and terraces. Avoid spraying a salt-based product in your lawn or especially in your vegetable garden. Salt does not mix well with small animals in the basement. The eco-system and your land will thank you.
For your vegetable patch or garden, we have a more suitable tip to offer you. Another original method is to set beer traps. The smell of malt irresistibly attracts snails and slugs. Bury cups at ground level and fill them with beer. The critters will come and drown there.
All you have to do is throw away the contents of the cups the next day. If, despite all your efforts, you feel overwhelmed, you can as a last resort use iron phosphate-based slug pellets. This slug repellent is safe for animals and is very effective. Slugs stop feeding after consuming it and eventually die.