worried about slug bait

19 years ago

Hello. I am having a problem with slugs eating my hostas. I tried the beer in a lid and killed a few but I still have a problem. I bought a slug and snail bait that is poisonous to pets. Now I am afraid to let my sweet Maltese baby out back. If I don't put anymore poison out, how long before the poison that I put out tonight will be completely gone? When can I play in the backyard with my baby again? Please help.

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Kimmsr
19 years ago
A simple means of controlling slugs is to spray the affected plants with cold, caffienated coffee.
ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
19 years ago
there is a hosta forum ... and we have covered slugs.. maybe .. a thousand times in the last year ...

try the FAQ's there ... and try the search function ...

its a 24/7/365 battle .... and the hosta peeps know how to do it ..

ken

PS: drink the caffeinated coffee.. and spray the slugs with 10% solution of vinegar or ammonia ....
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
19 years ago
Sunny, call the toll free number that you will find on the label of the product that you purchased. The person on the other line will be happy to help you with that question.

A good (and safe) alternative would be one of the organic slug/snail baits such as Slug-go or Escar-go. You'll find them right along with the toxic stuff at the garden center.