How to drive slugs away from your plot: the most effective and safe methods are named

21.08.2023 19:18

The problem of slugs remains relevant throughout the summer cottage season, as these pests show interest in completely different crops.

Because of their activity, you can simply lose your harvest.

At the moment, the most pressing issue is the protection of cabbage, says landscape designer and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert at the online publication BelNovosti.

How to get rid of pests effectively and safely?

Classical method

The most popular of the sought-after methods is the use of a combination of tobacco dust and mustard cake.

The resulting product will have a fairly good effect, which will last for a long time.

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The composition must be spread throughout the entire area, paying special attention to crops that attract slugs.

Pepper

If you want to protect your plants from slugs, you can turn to spices for help. Popular hot spices will become an almost insurmountable obstacle for pests on the way to the harvest.

However, it is important to remember that the portion of hot spices will need to be renewed periodically, especially if it has rained.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor


Content
  1. How to get rid of pests effectively and safely?
  2. Classical method
  3. Pepper