THE warm weather is here, and with it comes an increase in garden pests.
But don’t worry, a budget Asda buy can help protect your plants from becoming a meal for slugs.
GettyA handy hack helps to repel slugs from your plants this summer (stock image)[/caption]Slugs, like a lot of garden pests, are more likely to emerge in warm moist conditions.
One green-fingered enthusiast shared the DIY hack she used to keep slugs from dining on her plants.
She posted the trick on the Facebook group Gardening On A Budget Official.
The gardening fan explained that she had been hoping to find a solution to “the never ending Hosta versus slugs question”.
“Having tried all other options and suggestions and failed, this stuff is working for me,” she revealed, sharing a picture of her unexpected secret weapon.
The woman used a bottle of Garlic Frylight spray, available for just £1.74 from Asda.
Garlic contains a compound called allicin, which has a strong scent and taste that slugs find repulsive.
This leads them to avoid plants that have been treated with it.
The Facebook user pointed out an additional benefit to using the spray to protect your plants.
“Plus, the oily content stops the blighters getting up my pots,” she explained.
The green-fingered fan revealed that she had been spraying the plants and the area around pot edges “every other day for a week or so”.
Facebook users shared their thoughts on the unusual advice in the comments section.
“That is a genius idea! I’m going to try it,” wrote one enthusiastic reader.
“Until the hot sun fries the leaves,” joked another Facebook commenter.
“I make my own garlic spray by boiling up a garlic bulb in water until it’s softened then mash it , strain it into a old spray bottle, and use as required, voila, so far it’s working,” said a third person.
Tips for keeping pests from your garden
Plant companion plants such as peppermint to repel rats. Place Garden Netting Pest Barrier, over your flowerbeds. Fill open-top containers with beer and place in soil to repel slugs. Spray plants with Neem Oil, to repel ants, flies, and spiders. Dust your flowerbeds with Diatomaceous Earth. Mix 1 tablespoon dish soap, 10 drops peppermint oil, and 4 cups water and spray on flowerbeds. Place eggshells around your plants to protect from slugs and snails.You can also use a £1.40 household item to deter ants from entering your home.
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