On Sat, 10 May 2008 13:42:16 +0100, "'Mike'"
wrote:

Following postings about slugs and snails and copper wire etc., I am
performing some experiments which gardeners, (that does not include me, I am
a non gardener, 'her outdoors' is the gardener) might like to follow.

Pictures at http://www.myalbum.com/Album-NSVC6IM7

One of the pictures shows a slug which is reluctant in going over the copper
wire.

Other pictures are self explanatory .

The three pots of beans are now under the tender care of 'her outdoors' in
her greenhouse. Once the plants show above the compost, they will be placed
in a 'vulnerable' position outdoors where the slugs and snails seem to
frequent.

Watch this space.

Be delighted to answer any questions.

The Cathodic/Electrolytic Action experiment with two dissimilar metals round
a pot may follow later.

Mike


I'm going to try copper wire around unglazed pots. We have voracious
slugs, some are over 7" long and hunt a couple hours after dark. Beer
traps didn't work so well, snail/slug bait is much better. Some years
are much worse than others, I think it depends on the past winter
temperatures and duration. I've heard the slugs dislike hair, sharp
sand, gravel or diatomaceous earth. But, I've seen pictures of
slugs/snails crossing a razor or knife without getting cut, I guess
due to slime protection. The west coast has some huge slugs that
invade many gardens. Some pick them off early in the morning.