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by DebbieP
Wed May 12, 2010 4:59 pm
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: slugs,snails
Replies: 37
Views: 16873

Re: slugs,snails

I also agree with a lot of the methods here. I prefer not to kill them if I can though and have had a lot of success in the past with granite shards. At least they're also safe for my kids who are always messing about in the garden, and other wildlife too. I've got them from this site before: m The ...
by DebbieP
Mon Apr 12, 2010 2:20 pm
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: Is it mice?
Replies: 8
Views: 4851

Re: Is it mice?

Hi Susie, There are actually quite a few methods of getting rid of pesky unwanted mice humanely. I tried one of those ultrasonic repellers that you just plug in and it did the job, but if you prefer one of the humane traps, I think you can get them from the same place where I got the repeller: m I'v...
by DebbieP
Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:39 pm
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: Slugs & Snails
Replies: 6
Views: 3552

Re: Slugs & Snails

Wow, WD40?? I didn't know that worked, though can't imagine it could really be that good for the slugs and snails... I use a deterrent made from granite shards, it really works and is good for the environment as it's recycled and wildlife friendly. Plus, it doesn't smell as bad as WD40! I scouted ar...
by DebbieP
Mon Feb 15, 2010 3:52 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Bird feeders and rats
Replies: 15
Views: 9372

Re: Bird feeders and rats

I had the same problem as you and tried this ultrasonic repeller. It makes a noise that humans can't hear but that mice and rats don't like, so they try and get as far away as possible- thereby leaving your garden!! The instructions say it doesn't affect birds though. It's specifically for outdoor u...
by DebbieP
Thu Jan 21, 2010 2:45 pm
Forum: Birds, Animals and Livestock
Topic: It's autumn - The big spiders are back.
Replies: 18
Views: 10269

Re: It's autumn - The big spiders are back.

I can't stand spiders, I don't know how some of you can be so excited to see them or let them wander round your house! If I see a spider and my husband's in a different room, he always knows exactly what's up because he's come to recognise my terrified squeal! I only seem to make that noise when I s...