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Old 30-05-2011, 03:07 AM posted to rec.gardens.edible
Steve Peek Steve Peek is offline
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"Snag" wrote in message
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Bennewby wrote:
Does anyone have any good ways to deter slugs? Preferably without
using slug pellets.... My strawberries are looking really good and
healthy but I have noticed quite a few leaves are being eaten and
there are slug trails on them




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Bennewby


Small saucers of beer. Quart-size jar lids work well .

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Snag
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you young !


Try some fresh ground coffee (not coffee grounds). The caffeine gives them
fits.