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Justin starts with ... One slug can eat a whole strawberry overnight, and I've tried all the mythical solutions such as sawdust, cut hair, plastic barriers, coffee, beer traps, but none of them work (or maybe work on 5% of the population). I've tried going out at night, but it's just impractical to kill hundreds night after night. Has anyone got any better ideas? Thanks! | About the Author Justin Melbourne 8th November 2008 9:15pm #UserID: 1041 Posts: 30 View All Justin's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Eve says... Sorry Justin, I am not sure where you can buy diatomaceous earth but can only suggest ringing a few nurseries. I have not used it but have been thinking about it - have to check first if it can be used with chooks around as I am not sure. It is apparently made from crushed diatoms (or fossilised marine remains) which under a microscope appear as fine glass-like shards which is what kills the snails and slugs but harmless to humans. Although it is suggested to use a mask when distributing it. Green harvest talks about diatomaceous earth on their website but don't appear to sell it. http://www.greenharvest.com.au/pestcontrol/slug_and_snail_info.html | About the Author Canberra 11th November 2008 10:38am #UserID: 0 Posts: View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Tara says... if you can have a couple of ducks or chooks - they love slugs! but i have another question about strawberries: i bought a strawberry plant from bunnings a few weeks ago and put it in good soil topped with compost, as the instructions said. however, my strawberries are ripening quickly but not growing. they are staying very small, tiny in fact. is this because they are in shock after i planted them and so haven't grown for a few weeks? or maybe i am forgetting something? | About the Author Tara Melbourne 18th February 2009 12:01pm #UserID: 1883 Posts: 8 View All Tara's Edible Fruit Trees |
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GrowNatural says... Hello All, I noticed a few people interested in Diatomaceous Earth. Grow Natural sells natural, untreated, BFA certified, organic, fresh water Diatomacous Earth. We are in Brisbane and are able to sell in any size from 1kg to bulk. If you have any questions please contact me on gndesales@gmail.com Regards Jovian Haidle Sales Grow Natural | About the Author GrowNatural Brisbane 8th March 2010 10:41am #UserID: 3458 Posts: 1 View All GrowNatural's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Itdepends says... Heartofhush- what's the concern with using non food grade DE?- are there chemicals of some sort in it which are poisonous? Most (ok all) of the manure I use on my vege garden isn't food grade- so I'm guessing there must be something else in the non food grade DE which is a concern? (BTW- really ..... interesting show on TV last night showing a scientist in Japan making artificial meat using protein from bacteria growing in human sewage sludge- akak sh#t burgers. Apparently not very popular yet) | About the Author 4th April 2010 10:56am #UserID: 0 Posts: View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
Julie says... It's not that there is any real concern, but the swimming pool grade DE doesn't work. The food grade DE has sharp points, which puncture the epidermis of the insect. Don't know how it's done, but the other stuff doesn't have the sharp edges. I may be oversimplifying, but that's what I was told long ago. | About the Author Julie r 4th April 2010 4:39pm #UserID: 154 Posts: 1842 View All Julie's Edible Fruit Trees |
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friendly advice says... Diatamaceous Earth has two grades: One is food grade, used in homes under cabinets and kitchen counter tops to prevent insects from entering the kitchen and can be used in your garden. They are safe around pets too. The second is pool grade, which is toxic to both humans and pets. I researched these out several years ago for our kitchen upgrade and a good general contractor will be able to advise you on where to get some. Otherwise, just buy it from them if you cannot locate it locally. I hope you have luck in your garden, I just found slugs under my Strawberries too :( I thought the neighbor rabbits were eating them. | About the Author friendly advice San Diego 1st April 2011 10:39am #UserID: 5131 Posts: 1 View All friendly advice's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Julie says... I don't grow strawberries in the ground, as we have Portugese millipedes, which wreck strawberries. I grow in large pots,inside polystyrene boxes (for a bit of insulation). I mix petroleum jelly and copper sulphate and put round the rim of the pots. This keeps the millipedes away, and is also effective for slugs and snails. See my post from 2009 re Multiguard pellets. They are non-poisonous. | About the Author Julie Roleystone WA 2nd April 2011 9:26pm #UserID: 154 Posts: 1842 View All Julie's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Julie says... I agree Charles, about the only remedy for slaters available. But Multiguard, for some reason, doesn't mention this on the packet. Little story: a friend used the M. Guard for snails, and noticed the effect on slaters. When she told me, I contacted the company, who did a few experiments themselves and found she was right. But they still don't inform the public! Maybe it has to be registered for that particular purpose? | About the Author Julie Roleystone WA 4th April 2011 8:36pm #UserID: 154 Posts: 1842 View All Julie's Edible Fruit Trees |
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