01-07-2019, 10:03 AM
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Re: Organic Slug & Snail Repellent
Originally Posted by Jazzi
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Oh Mups, when I was down the allotment today speaking to Lynda we talked about the sheep's wool pellets and she showed me the pack. It states 'for use when children and pets are around', or something similar.
Thanks for that Jazzi.
I will let you know how I get on when it comes.
01-07-2019, 04:37 PM
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Re: Organic Slug & Snail Repellent
Originally Posted by Mups
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Last night I went and inspected it, and there were THREE of the biggest snails in the world sliding up my plant!! 
Just going to nip out there one more time for a last inspection.
What a weird thing to do,..Mups.
It was the "sliding up the plant"..that did it for me,
Make sure you don't run out of battery power .or maybe you
have a "floodlight"....
03-07-2019, 08:47 PM
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Let’s us know how it goes, from a gardening blog that I use...Envii, who produce a range of environmentally friendly garden products, replicated the experiment and filmed it, showing how easily slugs and snails overcome these barriers. They also showed that their Feed & Fortify does stop slugs and snails from getting to the crops. Seeing is believing! You can see the video and read more about it in my blog.
Feed & Fortify is an organic slug control method that uses diatomaceous earth to naturally protect plants from slugs, snails and other small pests. It also contains iron silicates to improve soil fertility and maximise plant growth. Available from Envii here.
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03-07-2019, 08:52 PM
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Hi Rehab.I mentioned earlier in this thread that I have read good reports and bad about the wool. Some reckon it works, others don't.
It is just an experiment.
At the mo, everywhere is so dry I am getting a reprieve, but if/when the rain comes again, that is when it will be tested best.
I am even toying with the idea of digging these two particular Dahlias up and putting them in tubs instead as they have took such a battering from the slugs and snails.
Do you think it would distrub the roots too much if I dup them up now? Is it too late?
03-07-2019, 09:03 PM
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Re: Organic Slug & Snail Repellent
Originally Posted by Rehab44
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It shouldn’t be too much of a shock to them if you lift them complete with a big rootball around them.Are they in flower?
No, they are not in flower yet.
Don't think there is even a bud when I last looked.
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