-> TB>Would anyone know a good remedy for getting rid of slugs on hosta
-> TB>plants?
-> TB>Thanks Terry
->
-> Hostas like shade and moistness - a slug's idea of paradise. The
-> quickest cure is handpicking them, but there are squeamish folks out
-> there. (You're not squeamish, are you, Terry?)
->
-> The next best is employing a couple of ducks, but in a suburban
-> setting, with a zillion duck-eaters (dogs) in the neighbourhood, and
-> the necessity for good fences, most people can't do that one. (Not
-> to mention that if you get any other ducks except Muscovys, you'll
-> break anti-noise regulations. :-))
->
-> So that leaves mainly sand, diatomecious earth, crushed eggshells,
-> and other gritty stuff to spread around the hostas. This is the
-> equivalent of a slug mine field, and it takes a brave slug to risk
-> it. But in REAL slug areas, ducks are by far your best bet. :-)
-> ...Sandra...
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Sandra,
I have some ducks down stairs in the closet. There wooden, does that
make a difference? :))
Thanks for the info. By the way, where can I find diatomecious earth?
I'm on a low cholesterol diet so I don't have that many eggs to crush
either.
Bye,
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