snails!!!!!!!!!

k&r · Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 7:47 am Post subject:

we have been infested with snails.........they are munching on my lemon type fir tree.........it smells of lemon when you rub the little leaves!

if i stick slug pellets down will that stop them..........?

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Elaine · Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 9:22 am Post subject:

In my experience, yes.

We have way more snails than slugs in our garden, and I always put slug pellets down when I've planted new flowers - the result is loads of slime trails that don't quite reach the plants themselves, and empty dried-up snail shells!

Elaine
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Acorncup · Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 10:15 am Post subject:

and you have to remove the dead bodies or they pong

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Welcome Holly!

tonyW · Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 11:07 am Post subject:

Salt ruins their whole day as well!

k&r · Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 5:12 pm Post subject:

tony, i did try salt, but then it rained and my plant died.........i darnt try it again

i do admit to playing football with them

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medot · Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 5:19 pm Post subject:

bloody hell BEFORE you put the pellets down make sure you can with the dog!!

my friend cant with her dog...it would eat them!!

chocaholicsanon · Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 6:13 pm Post subject:

If you put pea shingle around the plant they dont like it....and wont go near your plant.....
or crushed up shells....
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k&r · Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 6:26 pm Post subject:

thanks chocs i will look out for some........

dotts, he doesnt tea leaf owt except things he can hide in his bed, but he never eats them

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medot · Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 12:09 pm Post subject:

karen...have a little look at this...its got a bit on slug pellets and your pets....

http://www.nomorepests.co.uk/ArePesticidesHarmfulToPets.html

k&r · Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 6:00 pm Post subject:

ta potty dotty, i will have a read now...........
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Trish · Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 12:21 am Post subject:

Best thing I've found is copper barriers ...works for slugs AND snails ..they get a tiny electric shock from it and fall off ... serves 'em right for munching

Safer than slug pellets, with the dog too, Karen