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Subject:  Why Don't Bug Sprays Kill Slugs?

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VTSteve

South Hero, VT

And what the @#$% does work?

7/2/2016 3:52:12 PM

Porkchop

Central NY

Beer traps...slug bait sprinkled away from the patch...blow torch..copper pipe will deter them...

7/3/2016 3:08:35 PM

Just Bill

Bottom of ohio

There is a mulusccide out ther, also try sulfur sprayed on the vines only

7/3/2016 3:21:21 PM

VTSteve

South Hero, VT

I finally figured out slugs aren't insects. Duh. They're MOLLUSKS! Think clams, oysters, squid and octopi(to name just a few).

Looks like slug bait is the cheapest, simplest way to go. Probably once or twice a week.

7/3/2016 6:36:18 PM

Slim

Whitehall Montana

I sprinkle 7 dust around my patch.Also most slugs can be found under your're walking boards,at least that is where I always find mine

7/3/2016 6:52:52 PM

fisherray

Western NY

beer in a cup buried to ground level!

7/3/2016 10:24:54 PM

26 West

50 Acres

fisherray, can it pass thru my kidneys first. :>)

7/4/2016 8:57:03 AM

big country

East Longmeadow Massachusetts

I recently learned that If you put sand or Epson salt around the area you are trying to keep slugs out of. They won't dare cross the barrier. The salt will kill them and isn't hazardous to the pumpkin.

7/5/2016 12:27:50 AM

big moon

Bethlehem CT

Sluggo works great sprinkle it around the plant wherever slug damage is occurring. It is a registered organic product.

7/10/2016 8:12:03 AM

fisherray

Western NY

lol. It can 26 but I dont know how well it would work.

7/10/2016 9:11:27 AM

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