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Surprise Slugs with a New Way to Fight Them: The Nettle Trick
22.05.2023 14:33
Gardeners continue to wage a tireless fight against one of the most dangerous pests of cultivated plants – slugs.
The mass appearance of slugs on the site is facilitated by high temperatures and excess humidity.
Use this incredibly simple method that will help you get rid of both slugs and snails.
What danger do slugs pose to plants?
Needless to say, there is a real danger if you find a slug infestation on your property. This means that your plants are at risk of an invasion of voracious mollusks that can destroy up to 90% of your plantings.
Slugs can cause damage to plants by chewing large holes in cabbage leaves, tomatoes and cucumbers.
The way to combat slugs is mulching
One method of combating slugs is mulching.
This method prevents slugs and snails from moving towards the beds without damaging the plants.
Mulching materials can be different: sawdust, nettles, pine needles, which are laid out between the rows.
This creates a natural barrier that prevents slugs from getting close to plants, while not harming the environment and benefiting the soil.
How often should you renew mulch?
The grass covering between the rows will have to be constantly renewed if you want to achieve the effect you want.
In addition, finely crushed nut shells and eggs can be successfully used against slugs, which will prevent slugs from settling in the beds.
