copper slug collars - expensive! but worth it?

[magz.mccarthy]

Hi,

after some recent slug carnage i'm thiking of investing in some slug collars. they seem to be around 15 for a set of 6 small ones and 20 for a set of 6 large ones. They last a lifetime, so that probably explains the cost, but are they worth it? Has anyone had miraculous results from them in the past?

Margaret

[gojiberry]

Just remember that the copper is only a barrier and not a death sentence. Make sure there are no slugs in the pot to start with and make sure they can't get in through the drainage holes. You could try a two pronged approach and put the copper around the pot and sprinkle bran on the top to get rid of any already in the pot.

Ian

[zazen999]

What about the little ones, that are in the ground - they just tunnel underneath.

And how many would you need for a decent sized garden?