On Sat, 10 May 2008 14:25:39 +0100, Sacha <sacha@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
wrote:
>I think someone was asking recently about organic methods of deterring
>slugs. Although we sell these, we haven't tried them so I can't vouch
for
>them personally. However, the details are:
>
>Growing Success Advanced Slug Pellets (Ferramol®) 750g
>
> a. based on Iron (III) phosphate (also known as Ferric phosphate).
> b. does NOT contain methiocarb or metaldehyde.
> c. Fully biodegradable.
> d. Rain resistant.
> e. Children, pets and wildlife need not be excluded from treated
>areas (but store the product in its original container in a safe place
out
>of the reach of children and animals. Follow the directions for use
>carefully).
>
>Shop around a bit because prices vary.
I used them last year and found them very effective. Normally I get
quite a lot of slug damage, but very little damage last year despite
the wet weather, when I would have expected more. I shall use them
again this year when I see evidence of slug/snail activity, but none
seen so far.
--
Chris
Gardening in West Cornwall overlooking the sea.
Mild, but very exposed to salt gales
E-mail: christopher[dot]hogg[at]virgin[dot]net
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