Simple $1 Dollar Slug Control - How to get rid of slugs!
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- Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
- In this video I'll show you a cheap and effective remedy for pesky garden slugs using an item found in most Dollar Stores near you!
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Copper Coated Scourers -
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Wow! Something CHEAP so if it doesn't actually work you didn't invest much and if it does work, it didn't COST MUCH either! Thanks!
Exactly! Thanks for the kind words 💚🙏
Aluminum foil wrapped around the stems works pretty well. Used/food soiled foil is fine and doesn't deteriorate. It's seemingly endlessly reusable if you are gentle with it. Sometimes I wrap it around cardboard strips to make "border walls" which can be as big or small as you want.
Method #2: lay a piece of damp cardboard or rigid plastic where the buggers will be gathered by morning and dispose of them as desired.
Upside down clay pots work, too. Rusted Garden used two pots, one larger than the other... lifts them in the morning and there's a ton to dispise of. Must have the hole in the top for entry.
@@joanies6778 thank you
I'm seventy two years old and have always had some kind of a garden. Living in the Northwest Slugs are a real problem. You are brilliant!!! This really works. I hated traps of any kind in my flower garden..they looked gross with dead slugs in them among my pretty flowers. These copper rings don't look bad at all and some plants you can't even see them. Thank you thank you😊😊😊
Wow the minute I saw this video I ordered these! Thanks so much I have a major battle with slugs so this was a great tip !!
Thank you. Headed to the dollar store tomorrow I’ve used copper tape before but this will be so much better and more affordable.
This is absolutely brilliant! I had a flat copper roll for crafts that I cut into strips and made 2-3" collars centered around new seedlings. It worked, but the wind would blow them off so I was constantly moving them back. I love this hack for two reasons: The wind won't blow them away. Getting into electroculture, I believe the copper will be an enhancement to that process somehow. So glad I found this and will be getting some today... if they have them at my local Dollar.25 store.
Great idea! I'm using coils I made from copper wire (from salvaged bits of electric cable), quite effective but a lot more work initially. But once you have made them they'll last forever, if you don't lose them in the soil. I'm definitely going to try these scourers now
This works! A little time consuming to prepare strips if you have a large garden…but bottom line again it is effective. Been doing it for years
What a genius idea ..simple ..easy..pesticide free most of all!! Years to find such a effective safe method 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Exactly ✨🙏💚
Thanks for the great idea, youtube recommended me this out of nowhere. I have never seen copper sponges anywhere in Europe, only metal ones. I will search on internet
They are copper coated, not pure copper
There are lots on eBay. They are listed as Copper Plated pan scourers ; Copper Plated scourers or just copper scourers
Copper is a metal
@@rabbi1991smart Alec. Everyone knows what she means but you 😂😢
Crackheads know all about this product
Great idea - I will definitely give this a try. Thank you!
Thank you! I've heard of how copper deters slugs but didn't know how to get it done...This is perfect!
wowww! excellent idea! Thanks. ive used beer traps in the past and they worked too
Thank you! I saw your video earlier this summer and tried it. You helped save some marigolds lives! :)
Nifty idea. Snails and slugs are my nemesis. To catch snails I hammer 1” poly pipe in 1.5’ lengths into the ground and place an upturned plastic pot on top. (Forgive me if I haven’t used the right terms here, I live in a metric country) thumb sized in diameter and mid shin in height, 25mm and 400mm with 100mm in the ground. We sometimes also spray the pipe and pot with sugary yeast water. I place these around the edges of my garden areas and water around them and not the garden. The snails tend to find them and hide under the pot at the top making them very easy to collect.
This is IT! Such a brilliant idea. I'm battling snails on my strawberry plants...headed to the dollar store ASAP... Thank you and howdy from your new subscriber in Texas! 🤠🤠
Omg this is the best tip I’ve ever seen! I spent a ton of money on copper over the years and it was the only thing that worked. Thank you for this tip! I know what I’m doing today!
This has got to be one of the most useful ideas I have seen thanks for sharing. Pesky slugs.
Thanks for the kind words 💚🤟
"Pesky slugs".
Now that putting it mildly. I have a major RAGE ON for these most detestable destructive ugly little things that i can hardly stand it. Considering their size it's unbelievable the damage they do. I hate them with such a vengeance that I about lose my mind when I find them them under pots. I decimate them by squashing till there is nothing left... which actually isn't easy to do cuz they slide under any pressure.
I was cutting them in half but they still crawled.
Glad I came across this video. I'm hearing more and more about electroculture (using a copper wire in the ground) to help the plants grow well. Bigger and healthier, and as a side note the copper wire/rod deters the slugs also.
I'm going to give this a good try..... Thank you for sharing your idea.
That's what I was thinking... I still have my little antennas, but this has to be an enhancement to the process somehow. 👍
I use a copper band on my hostas to protect them. But be careful, slugs and snails will drop on your plant from above! But it does make things easier - I just give a good check after some rain and take out whatever made it past :)
Yes! They do.
They decimated my green crops but didn't touch the hostas. I wonder why? And what do you mean they drop from above?!!
@@destinycoach5I was thinking maybe from trees lol. This scared me.
We do the same thing with regular old aluminum foil. The plants with foil, no slugs. The plants without foil, cut down by the little pests. Now everything gets a foil coat.
Do you put the foil on the soil, or around the stem to stop them climbing up ?
@@holycow3355 a little of both, but mostly around the stem up to where the cotyledons are. We put them on when the plants are super small. This is our first year doing it, so I’m not sure what will happen as the vines mature and thicken. They aren’t on super tight, but they are kind of snug against the stem.
Great idea Chris! ✨💚✨
Wow! Thx!
Chris,thank you for your idea. I’ll also try that. No additional funds spent. I like that idea especially now.
Yes, like he says be sure to use protective eye wear. I did this and had regular glasses on allowing open space for a small piece to fly in my eye. They do fly like crazy and there are lots of them. Make sure if they fly onto a sidewalk to sweep good or use a blower so anyone barefoot doesn’t get stuck. (I got my finger stuck and it does hurt).
Thank you! This is incredibly do-able and helpful ✌️🌱🌾
I was growing plantain for medicinal reasons and it really attracted the slugs in California winter. I would go out every night and pick off all the little slugs and it is the first time I have gotten control of little slugs in that part of the garden. A little jaggery or brown sugar and yeast and water in dishes works. Catch all kinds of flying things in the trees with that, too. But the copper scourers are awesome for something like a little citrus I had girdled once. It might have been rats, but it would probably protect some against those, too.
Beer in saucers they will go wild
Great inexpensive idea, and unlike some other methods it doesn't wash away with rainfall.
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Thanks that was great. I use copper rings around delphiniums, Also I take a plastic pot that you get when you buy a plant at a nursery, i cut out the bottom and place it around the plant creating a 12" wall.
So does the plastic pot prevent slugs from getting to the stem? Do they not crawl under soil? 12inches? That's a large pot. Too large. Most plants pots are 4" and seedlings the most in danger are just 4" - 8" tall. Are you using a cup larger than the plant?
Cool! Thank you for an economical solution.
I REALLY wish I came across this in the spring when I was looking for how to stop the slug carnage !!! I lost everything that is green. I didn't get a single beet, pole bean, bokchoy, carrot. It's unbelievable. But it's not just slugs but earwigs too.
I can't wait to try this
Definitely going to try this because the slugs ate my strawberries!!! Thanks!
Thank you for this educational video. I will definitely try it.
Very good idea for the immediate issue. For long term eradication I recommend using nematodes ( especially on such nice raised beds as those).
Do you know a source for appropriate nematodes in the US? As far as I know there aren't any available. Arbico is who I usually shop with.
@@robinm5694 hi. I know they are available on Amazon in the uk but it may be a product that is subject to some sort of import controls. They are a bit expensive but for a well set up serious garden they are a great asset. Work by stopping the slugs and snails from being fertile I think. If you can find them and the temperature is suitable I really recommend them … or ducks ( a nicer option)😃
@@mrscpc1918 -I agree with you on the ducks. We had ducks for many years and never had slug issues until the ducks were gone.
Fantastic, thank you. I usually have to go on a slug hunt at 1am.
I had snails all over a Jamaican lime tree and this week in Melbourne Australia I found some on my small Frangipani tree leaves. I’ve seen sticky copper wire but never the scourers. Worth investigating thanks.
so is it worked ?
You are a savior in need. Thanks a lot!😘
Thank you for this! Going to try this tomorrow!
Brilliant idea. Can't wait to try. All of my plants are like little nubs, thanks to the slugs.
haven't had a slug problem, yet. Knock on wood but I will buy some copper sponges to be ready if I need it. Thanks!
Excellent idea ! Thanks for sharing 👍
love this idea. I am going to try this for my hostas
Great idea,Thanks! I had no idea the copper scrubbers were still being made. We put cedar mulch around our new flower plants. I haven’t seen any slugs yet. In that area usually it was saturated.
@Jack Frost what is that you used? Never heard of blackberry canes. I imagine it's only in the south?
@@jackfrost2190 rose canes?
what a good idea! Going to try it! Thanks
Great tip! Thank you!
OMG a little to late for this year but will definitely pick some up for next year. Others have said use Lime but that will wash away after a rain or watering so you'd have to keep applying. I love that this is a one time thing.
This is the method I've been using for the last two seasons:)
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Can you give us a report on how these did? How were your plants... as some other guy said he saw copper damage to plants.
Did you do it just as he showed in vid? Tks
Great idea! I’m going to try this immediately
Last season, also here in the Catskills, was terrible slug season for me. I’ve spotted a couple today and plan yo get ahead of them this year. Wish me luck!
Thank you I plan to put this around my plants
I am definitely going to try this
Thank you. I will definitely try that especially around my hostas...This year was the worst...I didn't even enjoy the hostas as they are all covered in holes..As they are cheap enough, I will surround my hosta garden all around..This time in Canada, I am preparing my flowers for winter and if I see slugs, I just squish them (though a bit disgusting)..
Yes! I have been doing this as well as an experiment! Hopefully it works
That's brilliant! I was using copper tape which is more expensive and you get cut on it. It makes a good barrier.
Cool idea! Thanks for sharing.
I’ve been using copper tape on plant pots but I like this idea better! You can also throw old coffee grounds into your plant beds, slugs don’t like the smell apparently.
Good idea and works on slugs. Problem is after time copper coating deteriorates and turns dull, I believe the copper does something to the stock just under ground. Had plants break off there in some wind, stocks didn't look good where it broke. Maybe the copper rings shouldn't be up against stocks
Thank you for sharing!!! I will try that.
Super ..I was lookn into it with wire I had but ur idea is fantastic...I just ordered a 12 pk of them for 12 bucks on amazon
I just ordered a 30 pack... of beer. 1 can for the slugs, 29 for me. It works! I haven't touched the plants again.
i don't have much trouble with slugs, but cut worms are one of my biggest problems; i think you helped me solve that one, it'll be better than egg shells for sure. thanks!
I’ve heard coffee grounds keep the cutworms off. Haven’t tried it yet, but saving them up.
Great hack!
Great idea!
Great idea! I just got some copper tape and am trying that now. If that doesn’t work this is next!
Super. Thanks so much. On my way to the Dollar tree right now!!!!
Loved this! Thank you
This is great! Thanks so much!
Hi well I did do that last year and will definitely be again thanks !!
Excellent information. I will certainly try this trick. Thank you for sharing your video. 🙋🙋🙋🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
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Brilliant! Thank you 😁
A brilliant idea. As I was watching the video I had an idea. I just wonder if this remedy would also have any effect on preventing the squash vine borer on the stems of squash? I may give it a try.
I'm already going through this I've set traps and got a lot of them down but anything dead or dying tall grass even will bring em right back. Just keep the yard clear and garden clean that will help more than anything. The copper really works though too so does beer and salt
Beer with salt added or a bowl of each?
Awesome! Thank you! :)
O wow thankyou so much for sharing this information.
Greetings from Northern Ireland, thanks for the tiip Danny....😎
Cool tip. Thanks
Awesome inexpensive idea!
Thank you. This is great.
I’m so going to try this. Thx
Great idea! Thanks!
Any time!
Cool! I use beer traps and they sort the slimeys out very well too.
Beerparty for snails from the neighborhood!
👍Did this and it caught a bunch of those rollipollies too.
what is the bear trap?
@@polavink9323 beer trap . Just some beer in a saucer . It attracts the slugs and they drown in it
This is so cool. Thank you x
Of course, happy to help! 💚
What a cool idea. Greetings from England
yes I heard about it but I have never done. it looks like you happy with it ,i will have a go to it see what happens .Thanks for the video( Malta eu )here.
Thanks I will be sharing this video with my dad
Thanks for sharing!!
What a great idea. .many thanks from Penzance Cornwall
Wow! Brilliant!
Thank you so much!
Envi feed and protect worked for me as well. Obviously not cheap but you can make the solution and put it in a spray bottle. After a while your plants take up the nutrients and their taste becomes horrible to slugs and snails (we don't notice the taste).
Genius!!! Now I've just gotta find this item here in the UK 😂 I'll start with Amazon 👍🏼
I bought a whole packet on Amazon. Arrived today, and will be installing them tomorrow before all my plants are totally destroyed 😭😭😭
Awesome let me know how it goes! 💚
@@DannyTimes I laid them all down 💪🏼 I'm hoping it will keep them away from my baby growth.
Cool idea. Clever!
Thanks💚
I’ve used the Cooper scourers and they do seem to work. Cheap way of saving plants when you have a slug problem right now.
Awesome video thank fo this info slog eat the root of my beans I harvest very little of my sugar beans I wish I knew early this tip thanks
Looks effective. Diatomaceous Earth also works for slugs . It is a type of powder made from the sediment of fossilized algae found in bodies of water. Totally organic and cheap by the big bag. It can eliminate the slugs like this does. A bit simpler and easier. I like simple, cheap and organic!
It is also a great addition for sand boxes for birds. It kills all fleas and mites.
Diatomaceous Earth or "DE" as it is also called and can be purchased from pool supply stores
or Amazon, very inexpensive, works great on snails also.
Unfortunately, DE dissolves with moisture, so you have to reapply very frequently and allow the soil to dry out in between. That makes it pretty expensive if you have a large garden area.
@@cltinturkey maybe just throw it at the slugs.
The time when slugs are the worst here is in summer it's dry than anyway.
Throwing a line around each bed is not to much DE. Its wat cheaper compared to using copper if you have large beds.
Repeat in the evening after watering maybe. Or have the line of DE out of watering distance.
Scrap copper is high now, in my garden i know it will be stolen.
Even my eggs get stolen, eggtrays included sometimes😑
@@pinocolada4254 Thanks! We've started doing the nightly slug hunt. Go out with a flashlight and bag and pick them off, then salt them and discard. If we do it three nights in a row a few times a month, it seems to reduce the volume. I don't mind sharing garden bounty, but theft drives me crazy. Hope you're able to catch the culprits.
Great tips
So, I have collected mint and dried it, have done the same with coffee residue, have tried ashes, and now I am going to by these copper thingies. During a wet cold night next season a test is due...
The safest is still indoors, but space is a problem.
Thank you!
O! I have used two strips of copper tape all the way around the raised beds or pots keeping them close enough to attach a 9-volt battery. 😈
Hilarious 🤣
Thank you for sharing
That's great news! That saves more beer for me. 🍺 😂
Exceiient I will try it thanks
Thanks for the tip. Are these copper-plated scourers?
Good one!!!!@ thanks!!!!
THANK YOU!!!
Thank You!
You're welcome!