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Freshly planted plants and a real paradise for snails. They will not creep indifferently next to marigolds, dahlias or peas. Lettuce, cabbage, potatoes and beans can also be targeted. The easiest way to get rid of slugs is to plant plants in the garden that pests do not like, e.g. lavender. This method reduces the likelihood of snails, but does not completely prevent it, so it is worth reaching for another solution.
How to get rid of snails? Grease the pot with it
A trick to get rid of snails appeared on the Instagram profile of the naturehacktube user. To cut off their access to the plant, smear the edges of the pot with petroleum jelly. The pests will climb up the pot, but the petroleum jelly will cause them to slide and not be able to climb any higher. You can use a brush to grease the pot.
There are also a few other useful lifehacks in the video that are worth implementing and using in your . You can also mix petroleum jelly with rock salt first, which will effectively repel pests.
Vaseline is not everything. Also try other natural methods
Vaseline can be bought at any cosmetic drugstore, and the price for 30 ml is about PLN 4. You can also use coffee grounds. Scatter them close to the plants, and their intense aroma will effectively drive away slugs. An easy way to get rid of snails is to set a trap for them. Bury a plastic 1.5 liter bottle in the ground, leaving 2 cm above the ground. Pour in some beer, the smell of which attracts snails. Attracted, they will fall inside, and you can easily get rid of them from the garden.
Source: Gazeta
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