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Produce => Pests & Diseases => Topic started by: daveyboi on May 17, 2017, 21:06:52

Title: ZSlug
Post by: daveyboi on May 17, 2017, 21:06:52

Came across this today and wonder if anyone has tried it yet?

https://www.thegardensuperstore.co.uk/plant-protection/animal-deterrents/slug-deterrents/zlug--slug-and-snail-barrier

Title: Re: ZSlug
Post by: ancellsfarmer on May 18, 2017, 08:21:13

Not seen before. The JIC reference gives it some kudos. However it requires the exclusion of molluscs from the enclosed area, if you knew that was possible, it requires replacement after rainfall, and a considerable volume to produce the barrier dimension given. Harmful?, not , effective as described, maybe but an economic proposition? Not for my requirement. Often its the small keel type slugs that are the biggest hazard, the 6" rovers can be skewered!!
The link shows that the "Gardensuperstore"(sic) are "out of stock" so somebody has tried it? I await reports.

Title: Re: ZSlug
Post by: Digeroo on May 18, 2017, 09:41:23

There are 17 reviews on Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/eju/Zlug-Snail-Barrier-Child-conditioning-mulch-litres/B01EX4PDXC

Title: Re: ZSlug
Post by: InfraDig on May 18, 2017, 11:30:49

I was really pleased with Nemaslug. I used it last season, and so far this season haven't seen any slugs yet. Nemaslug would be expensive for a large area I guess, but it does seem that you could make your own with a little bit of it.