Slugs

kok328 · 09-10-2009, 10:11 AM

While sprinkling salt on a slug is somewhat amusing, with what do I treat my lawn to get rid of them?

Unless of course there is some benefit to them that I'm not aware of.

Billvila · 09-10-2009, 10:16 AM

Are they everywhere or in one spot? If there in one spot most poison's work great.

Billvila · 09-10-2009, 10:16 AM

I had snails and they cleared up quick.

kok328 · 09-10-2009, 11:54 AM

I notice them mostly around the edging and sidewalks.
The wife get grossed out by them and when I sprinkle them w/salt they turn into a puddle of slim that doesn't wash off easily. If I sprinkle them while in the lawn, the salt kills the grass.
I do have some liquid insect killer that you have to mix w/water and apply w/a garden hose but, it doesn't indicate that it will work for slugs. It does indicate that it works for grubs but, I found that it doesn't.

CraigFL · 09-10-2009, 01:41 PM

I heard they like beer in a shallow pan....

kok328 · 09-10-2009, 04:01 PM

Yes but, problem is so do I

Billvila · 09-11-2009, 11:58 AM

Think you die an early death with booze in a pan. My wife threw away the container but it was yellow and green _____ dust. They still come back but its in the spring, and there easy to get rid of. And don't use salt on the drive. I tried it and then had to scrub them off after the sun dried them.