Neudorff claims that slugs actually prefer these pellets when wet and that rainy weather won’t affect them, but again, I saw that they started breaking down after getting soaked and then we got the inevitable mould appearing. For best results, apply Slug Gone as a 10cm band around the plant and ensure there are no gaps. To prevent slugs reaching the plants ensure no leaves or stems overhang the pot’s perimeter, stand next to containers which do not have Slug Gone protection, or place next to walls where slugs can drop onto the plant. The opening on the container isn’t quite as good though, and just like with the Doff pellets, you have to be careful not to empty too many in one place. There is no child safety lid either, so you’ll have to be careful where you store the container.

This disease is spread to humans through infected snails leaving their trails on your crops, and then those crops being ingested. This is why it is extremely important to always thoroughly wash your vegetables before eating them, whether you see slugs around or not. You see, these worms don’t head for the lungs in humans like they do in rats. Instead, they travel up to the brain and can even burrow in there. The result is increased pressure in spinal column fluid and this causes a really bad fever. Slug pellets are widely used, but be aware they are toxic to domestic pets, wild animals and birds and no good for gardeners either. There seems to be some misunderstanding of what ‘pet safe’ means too. These pellets are chemical poison and are definitely not safe for pets and wildlife in large doses. However, they won’t harm your plants. Whenever you get a well-known name attached to product, it drives the price up, and that is the case here too. For roughly double the price of the Doff product, you get around half the number of pellets.Naturally deters gastropods such as slugs and snails Creates a self-felting mulch Helps prevent weeds Soaks up and holds water; great to combine with soils and composts Biodegrades in 6 to 14 months whilst delivering organic nutrients Contributes as a water retainer and soil improver A natural mulch and soil conditioner Protects and enriches soil Perfect for flower beds, container pots and hanging baskets Protect Garden’s slug pellets are yet another product that is deemed to be safe to use on your vegetables, due to the absence of metaldehyde, and the fact it breaks down into iron phosphate after a while, which is good for the soil in the right amounts. Between 2.1kg and 75kg we can deliver to all of England, Scotland ( exluding Offshore & Scotish Isles) & Northern Ireland. Please note that deliveries to Scotland and Northern Ireland will take between 3 to 4 days and incur additional surcharges. These have been built into the delivery price.

The swollen wool pellets form a felt which makes it difficult for slugs to travel across. The wool pellet mat also contains abrasive particles which irritate the slug’s foot, physically deterring the slug and creating a 100% natural barrier. Best slug killer for lawns: Slugkil pellets What are slug pellets and how do they work effectively? The name Rentokil is synonymous with pest control in the UK, but are their PSS120 slug and snail killer pellets any good?

Slugs have a keen sense of smell, but some scents really put them off. Plants like rosemary, lavender, anise, and wormwood, are all good for repelling slugs and snails, but there are a lot more. Some keep slugs away by their smell, some have foliage that is uncomfortable to slither on, and some even have leaves that are toxic to slugs. So, do your homework and figure out a few natural defences. Make the area around your plants difficult or uncomfortable for them to crawl around on As soon as spring arrives, so do the slugs and snails. Nasty creatures which can shred a Hosta or tender Delphinium overnight. During the spring and summer slugs emerge, especially during spells of wet and warm weather which will draw them out. Slugs and snails are the No 1 Garden Enemy, with an ability to consume a vast amount of tender plant growth disproportionate to their modest size. They are a problem in the garden and veg plot, how they just love lettuce. It's a war with the slimy creatures. Slug Gone is applied to the soil below the plant to create a irritating, absorbent mat that works as a natural slug repellent. Organic slug pellets are now widely available and Which? Gardening in 2011 (the consumer champion) tested 3 types of slug pellets. The first two metaldehyde based and the third organic based on ferric phosphate and discerned no difference in performance and so let's go for the organic pellets. Pellets are effective when spread around susceptible plants.

These questions, and more, will all be answered in this article, and we will also provide you with the information you need on the best slug pellets in the UK, so you can save yourself a lot of time searching through the endless swamp of products out there. It may be hard to believe, but as well as the smell of rotting animal flesh, slugs are also quite partial to the smell of beer. This lust for lager can be used against them, in the form of a beer trap. This is a particularly cheap method if you’re into home brew beer!Slugs can be harmful to humans through the spread of diseases. One of the most dangerous is rat lungworm, which can cause horrendous problems in humans, including brain damage.

Where they were effective, the pellets had to be replaced quite often and this could get expensive if you have a large area to treat. However, overall, I would say this is an effective product that delivers on what it promises. Pros: Slugs aren’t exactly the fastest things alive, and this makes it easy to create barriers that they won’t like to travel through. Using oil or some kind of lubricant on the outside of your flower pots and containers can prevent the slugs from climbing up for a nibble on your plants. Apart from the organic part, these pellets work in much the same way as the non-organic ones. They contain ingredients that attract the slugs, and others that prevent them from eating until the slugs are no more. We actually have articles about hedgehogs, how to care for them, and how to welcome them into your garden. These articles are full of helpful information, so please give them 10 minutes of your time. Use copper or salt The problem with them is that they also like to chew their way through your flowers, plants, and crops, and some slugs even feast on bulbs under the soil, completely out of view. Much more serious than that, although admittedly a rarer occurrence, is the spread of disease from rats to snails and then onto humans, but more about that in a little bit.Now, there are few ways that you can prevent slugs infesting your garden, and we’ll go into that in this article, but one of the simplest, and most effective, means of getting rid of slugs is to use slug pellets. I found these pellets to be highly effective in dry weather, but just after some rain, and within days I could tell that the number of slugs had dropped. After a week, there was a significant reduction in slug numbers, which is normal with this kind of pellet: they don’t work instantly. If I see the odd snail or slug in my garden, I don’t immediately seek to kill the little fellah, but I do keep a watchful eye out from then on. Slugs can multiply in numbers quite rapidly, and before you know it you can have an infestation. For best results, add Slug Gone in a 10cm radius around the plant, then add water to cause the fibres to bond.