How do I control slugs in my hosta bed?
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Another effective method is to mix a solution of 1 part household ammonia or vinegar to 9 parts water. Put the mixture in a spray bottle and go slug hunting in the moonlight. A quick spray will quickly kill the slimy creatures.
Be persistent in hoeing weeds and breaking up the clods of soil that slugs like to hide under. If you expose their eggs, smash them.
Keep the mulch pulled back from the base of your plants. Apply the mulch after the soil temperatures have warmed to above 75 degrees F.
Keep all old leaves and decaying matter cleaned out of your garden beds on a regular basis. Keep the matter in a compost area, which is far away from the garden.
Used coffee grounds and sharp builder's sand spread around susceptible plants may also work.
Pine needle or wood chip mulch often works well around hostas.
(Adapted from Liz & BigGuy5 on the Hosta Forum)
