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tips to fight bugs and slugs outside
    #18366868 - 06/04/13 10:14 AM (11 years, 7 months ago)

I am still reading, reading, reading and reading old outdoor post but can't seem to find a post that addresses bug prevention :eek:

Does anyone know a good outdoor post I could read that takes action against bugs for outdoor beds OR just know a few good tips on how to keep the bugs off of my fruits?

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Re: tips to fight bugs and slugs outside [Re: pmc]
    #18366884 - 06/04/13 10:19 AM (11 years, 7 months ago)

A line of salt surrounding your grow will stop the slugs....

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Re: tips to fight bugs and slugs outside [Re: PussyFart]
    #18366912 - 06/04/13 10:26 AM (11 years, 7 months ago)

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Notahacker420 said:
A line of salt surrounding your grow will stop the slugs....



I heard salt and beer will stop the slugs. I'm more scared about other bugs. I have been reading about diatomaceous but not really sure how to apply it on my bed. Is this something you put on the ground first or do you sprinkle it over the bed once colonized?

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Re: tips to fight bugs and slugs outside [Re: PussyFart]
    #18366913 - 06/04/13 10:26 AM (11 years, 7 months ago)

Diatomaceous earth and copper also work.

I use Sluggo pellets.  Just an iron salt.  Good stuff.  A tad dear.

Good luck,

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Re: tips to fight bugs and slugs outside [Re: PussyFart]
    #18366914 - 06/04/13 10:26 AM (11 years, 7 months ago)

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Notahacker420 said:
A line of salt surrounding your grow will stop the slugs....




That's so awful for your soil...

OP, line your grow with copper tubing. I don't remember who mentioned that but it is genius.

Use reemay to cover the grow too.


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Re: tips to fight bugs and slugs outside [Re: Javadog]
    #18366919 - 06/04/13 10:27 AM (11 years, 7 months ago)

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Javadog said:
Diatomaceous earth and copper also work.

I use Sluggo pellets.  Just an iron salt.  Good stuff.  A tad dear.

Good luck,

JD



thanks, how do you apply this diatomaceous? Do you mix it in or just sprinkle on top of the entire bed? Will it hurt the fungi at all?


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Re: tips to fight bugs and slugs outside [Re: pmc]
    #18368643 - 06/04/13 05:11 PM (11 years, 7 months ago)

It will not hurt the fungi, or anything but crawling insects.

You just scatter is around.  (full disclosure: I have only used
it in my smart pots for my indoor plants...outside I use Sluggo)

While it is a tad expensive, Sluggo pellets are just Iron Phosphate
and are zero danger to you, pets, or the environment.

One thing: do *not* use diatomaceous earth intended for use with
swimming pools.  It is treated in such a way that leaves it toxic.
(free Silica being cancerous, or some such)

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Re: tips to fight bugs and slugs outside [Re: Javadog]
    #18368659 - 06/04/13 05:15 PM (11 years, 7 months ago)

Quote:

Javadog said:
It will not hurt the fungi, or anything but crawling insects.

You just scatter is around.  (full disclosure: I have only used
it in my smart pots for my indoor plants...outside I use Sluggo)

While it is a tad expensive, Sluggo pellets are just Iron Phosphate
and are zero danger to you, pets, or the environment.

One thing: do *not* use diatomaceous earth intended for use with
swimming pools.  It is treated in such a way that leaves it toxic.
(free Silica being cancerous, or some such)

JD



Thanks for the tip! I'm just going to buy the diatomaceous and sprinkle it on top of my bed after the bed is colonized and cover with a clear plastic tarp with holes poked in it. I think that should work well. I just have to make sure the bed keeps moist.


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    #18417630 - 06/14/13 06:22 AM (11 years, 7 months ago)

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Re: tips to fight bugs and slugs outside [Re: flameclown]
    #18418067 - 06/14/13 09:45 AM (11 years, 7 months ago)

I pretty much ignore the bugs these days.  They don't eat much.  I get more damage from squirrels and turtles and deer than bugs.

A ring of copper tubing from the hardware store will stop slugs.  They won't crawl over copper.
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Re: tips to fight bugs and slugs outside [Re: RogerRabbit]
    #18418132 - 06/14/13 10:01 AM (11 years, 7 months ago)

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I pretty much ignore the bugs these days.  They don't eat much.  I get more damage from squirrels and turtles and deer than bugs.

A ring of copper tubing from the hardware store will stop slugs.  They won't crawl over copper.
RR




You forgot about the creatures with wings and beak. They love wbs spawn, jk i use brf now outside i learned the hard way

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Re: tips to fight bugs and slugs outside [Re: flameclown]
    #18418491 - 06/14/13 11:39 AM (11 years, 7 months ago)

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Not to say the DE isn't toxic, but free silica certainly isn't unless inhaled.



I got a bag of food grade pet friendly DE, so it say's on the bag anyways , lol. I don't trust it but I will have a mask and gloves on so I'm sure things will be ok. Thanks for the tip.


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Re: tips to fight bugs and slugs outside [Re: RogerRabbit]
    #18418510 - 06/14/13 11:43 AM (11 years, 7 months ago)

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RogerRabbit said:
I pretty much ignore the bugs these days.  They don't eat much.  I get more damage from squirrels and turtles and deer than bugs.

A ring of copper tubing from the hardware store will stop slugs.  They won't crawl over copper.
RR



I dug out a very nice spot, in a corner of 2 walls. With the DE, clear tarp and chicken wire, I'm thinking it should go well. It kinda looks like a prison for mushrooms. I'm using tent stakes to secure the tarp down in effort to fend of the critters and such. The area I am using has no slugs to be know. We will have to wait and see I guess.


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Re: tips to fight bugs and slugs outside [Re: botanicalbishop]
    #18418515 - 06/14/13 11:45 AM (11 years, 7 months ago)

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Quote:

RogerRabbit said:
I pretty much ignore the bugs these days.  They don't eat much.  I get more damage from squirrels and turtles and deer than bugs.

A ring of copper tubing from the hardware store will stop slugs.  They won't crawl over copper.
RR




You forgot about the creatures with wings and beak. They love wbs spawn, jk i use brf now outside i learned the hard way



That is what the tarp is for besides making it humid. I can't picture birds dive bombing threw a tarp but then again, nature is unknown and holds lots of surprises!


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Re: tips to fight bugs and slugs outside [Re: pmc]
    #18418528 - 06/14/13 11:48 AM (11 years, 7 months ago)

My latest bonsai G luteofolius were eaten by these mini flea like bugs that wouldn't let the pins develop. Slugs are easy compared to them because you can atleast see the damb things!!


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Re: tips to fight bugs and slugs outside [Re: FrankHorrigan]
    #18418531 - 06/14/13 11:49 AM (11 years, 7 months ago)

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Quote:

Notahacker420 said:
A line of salt surrounding your grow will stop the slugs....




That's so awful for your soil...

OP, line your grow with copper tubing. I don't remember who mentioned that but it is genius.

Use reemay to cover the grow too.



What is " reemay " ??


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Re: tips to fight bugs and slugs outside [Re: psylosymonreturns]
    #18418539 - 06/14/13 11:51 AM (11 years, 7 months ago)

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psylosymonreturns said:
My latest bonsai G luteofolius were eaten by these mini flea like bugs that wouldn't let the pins develop. Slugs are easy compared to them because you can atleast see the damb things!!



That sucks! It say's right on the bag of DE it kills flee and eggs. Let's hope the stuff works....It must work other wise no one would buy it right...:confused:


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