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Attractant for slugs

15 years ago

Not wanting to waste beer, I used some old sourdough starter instead. I mixed some of the alcohol with the dough and added a bit water. The mixture went into individual yogurt containers and I dug holes for them in the garden. It certainly attracted and drowned slugs. When I lifted the containers out of the hole, I found the hole lined with slugs. Out came my salt shaker. :)

I'm going to water down the mixture and see if it still works. The first batch was strong and I don't have that much alcohol.

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wizzard419
15 years ago
You don't actaully have to add booze to your starter, remember yeast is what makes alcohol in the first place.

Apparently that clear liquid that is on top of your starter, at least mine has it when I forget to feed it, has more alcohol in it than wine.
cheapheap
15 years ago
Slugs seem to love cat food also.

It is amazing how far and high those beasties can travel - and quickly!

I like to go out with a flashlight when I can't sleep. I try to knock them into a container and give them to the chickens the next day - but sometimes I have to do what needs to be done.

Best of luck with the war.
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