There are many simple ways to protect your harvest from slugs on your plot. Despite the slowness, slugs are serious pests that can destroy large amounts of seedlings and harvest. Read our article how to get rid of slugs in the garden and how safe ways to fight them are.
Earth excavation
If the ground is wet and fertile, slugs will surely enjoy it. They live in it and lay eggs for the winter. And therefore, most pests should be ridden regularly, especially in the autumn, the soil should be harvested to prevent slugs from overwintering.
Weeding
Weeds not only harm the crops, overshadowing them, but also providing protection to slugs. Dense weeds provide shade and moisture that slugs like and thrive in such an environment. To get rid of them, it is important to weed regularly and shake the soil regularly.
Plot management
Stones, logs, old boards, cut grass and fallen leaves are another favorite habitat for pests. Do not accumulate garbage on the plot, do not store boards from a disassembled fence or shelter, burn or discard immediately;
Planting of plants
Greens and cabbage are your favorite slug vegetables. They feed and live under wide leaves. It is important that the distance between the plants is such that there are less wet and shadow areas between them. The more air and light fall into the gaps of the plants, the less slugs want to stay here.
Moderate watering
When watering the garden, try not to water so that there is no favorable conditions for slugs to live. They grow poorly and breed in dry soil. In this respect, it is better to water the garden in the morning – this will have time to absorb the necessary moisture and the sun will dry out the excess. But evening watering will come in handy for slugs that go out to look for food at night.
Mechanical repellents
Pests belly sensitive to rough and sharp surfaces. Sprinkle the ground with dry porous material, sharp gravel, ash, needles. In this case, the slugs will be difficult to creep. Another option is to bring plants to the ground with plastic collars with wide, curved edges.
Trap for slugs
Favorite slug accumulation sites can be used against them. Make a trap in the form of an inverted log or a wide board, and in the morning go hunting and destroy the parasites.
Natural vegetable repellents
In addition to mechanical or trap -based methods, natural vegetable repellents are also very effective. Slugs avoid some strong odor plants, so it is worth planting them among more sensitive vegetables. Garlic, onions, sage, lavender, rosemary or marigolds are particularly good. Not only do these plants repel slugs, it also attracts useful insects that help keep the garden ecosystem healthy. You can also use decoctions or sprays made from them – another friendly protection of nature.
Bait in a cup
In several areas of the garden, bury disposable cups to keep their edge smooth with the ground. Then add some beer, syrup, sour juice or compote to each cup for a night. The slugs like it and will be attracted to the smell. And in the morning it will be possible to harvest “harvest”.
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