Snails are real pests and can quickly ruin crops. It’s no wonder that we try many things to scare them away from the garden. As a last resort, we reach for blue pellets, but the chemicals in them also harm the plants. Are we doomed to failure? If you buy inexpensive tape, you will block the snails from entering the pots and beds.
What can’t a snail walk on? Be sure to try copper
Copper tape is the latest hit in the fight against slugs. It is especially effective in the garden, where we grow in pots or on elevated positions. With its help, you will create barriers that are impenetrable to pests and get rid of the problem once and for all. How does copper tape work?
When a snail touches it, a chemical reaction occurs that is very unpleasant for it. When the mucus comes into contact with the metal, it produces an electrical impulse, which effectively discourages the mollusk from crossing the designated line. The tape is easy to use, all you need to do is wrap it around flower pots, concrete blocks or place it under a fence.
They crawl out from under the leaves and wreak havoc. There are even more of them this year. How to fight snails? Photo: Mieczysław Michalak / Agencja Wyborcza.pl
How to save plants after a snail attack? Focus on strengthening and nourishing
A massive attack of slugs usually ends with nibbled leaves and stems, which significantly affects the condition of the plants. In order for them to recover, they will need external . Nibbled tissues need a lot of nutrients to regenerate, so the best solution is to make homemade fertilizer. You will need 2 cups of fresh compost and 10 liters of water (preferably rainwater).
- Fill a large sock with compost and place it in a bucket of water.
- Leave to soak for at least two days, stirring occasionally.
- After this time, remove the sock and use the resulting solution to water the plants once every 2 weeks.
TIP! You can easily enhance the effects of compost tea. Just collect some wood ash, e.g. from a campfire, mix it with a bit of soil and sprinkle it over the plants.
Source: Gazeta
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