Re: Terminoligy
I'm a little confused here too. Never heard of wine or rum attracting snails, but maybe it does!
quote: "Now some gardeners put beer out in trays or cans to attract and kill slugs at night."
My Dad told me he learned 40 - 50 yrs ago to put beer out in a shallow tray (not a can!) & the slugs crawl in & drown. I still do this, & it's nothing NEW.
Beer is not as expensive as buying the stuff you mentioned. You can use the leftovers -- stale beer left in cans or pitchers will do just fine!!
Just a note: pour all left over beer & soda on your plants or compost. They don't care if it's stale...they love the sugar!
OK, you posted just before I did. But, I'd like to know why beer & wine is not "natural".
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"It is a contradiction to think that you are somehow living healthier by using beer to control slugs on your vegetables and herbs if you also drink beer -- not to mention wine or rum!"
I'm not picking on you Richard, but this just doesn't make sense to me. Could you please explain? Thanks.
I posted this before I read what you wrote. I didn't know that iron phosphate is more "natural" than wine & beer. Is it really??!! I make wine. Is drinking it bad for me? YIKES
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