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Thompson24

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slug pellets
« on: May 26, 2009, 17:14 »
This might sound like a silly question but is it safe to put slug pellets down around cabbages etc? we have a big problem with them and doesnt say anything on the back of the jar?

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Re: slug pellets
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2009, 17:29 »
Yes  :D
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Re: slug pellets
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2009, 18:34 »
Safe for cabbages -yes

Safe for birds and hedgehogs ? no-  They can be poisoned by eating slugs killed by slug pellets
Even dogs can be poisoned by slug pellets despite the added 'Bittrex'

There are safer alternatives

« Last Edit: May 27, 2009, 08:23 by celjaci »
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Re: slug pellets
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2009, 19:02 »
There are 'organic' slug & snail pellets available which do no harm to widlife, dogs, cats, etc. In my experience, highly effective on slugs & snails.
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Re: slug pellets
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2009, 20:25 »
I use the organic ones and put them into pots and sink them into the ground or use lager and it seems to be working  ;)
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Re: slug pellets
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2009, 21:29 »
A very selective and effective way is to go "Lamping" with a pair of scissors. The birds and other slugs will clear up the remains.
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Re: slug pellets
« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2009, 21:39 »
Yeah i use the organic one two it lasts a long time. and its friendly to cats and dogs and rabbits and all them :)
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Re: slug pellets
« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2009, 06:56 »
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