AT A GLANCE
How do I keep snails animal-friendly?
If the slugs the first dahlias have already nibbled, there is an urgent need for action.
There are several animal-friendly measures that do not cost the snails their lives:
- It's a bit of a hassle option Collecting and relocating the snails. To do this, go in search of the pests after dusk has fallen.
- Coffee should deter snails: Dilute a cup of normal coffee with four cups of water and spray your dahlias with it.
- mulch makes it difficult for snails to move.
- A snail fence permanently keeps snails from dahlias.
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How do I catch snails with a beer trap?
Beer traps are a classic when it comes to that Fighting snails goes. You need a bottle of beer and a bowl.
- Place the bowl near the dahlias.
- You can bury them up to halfway for a better grip.
- Before nightfall, pour the beer into the bowl.
- Check the success regularly and collect the gathered slugs.
Only part of the snails attracted from everywhere will fall into the trap. So collection is mandatory!
How do I prevent slug infestation on dahlias?
If you think about the possible imminent snail infestation before planting your tubers, you can prevent it from happening in the first place:
- Plant yours Dahlias in a sunny spot, which is as far away from hedges and bushes as possible.
- Install a snail fence around your dahlia bed.
- mulching the bed with bark mulch.
- Another option is to plant the dahlias indoors raised bed. This is easier to protect against snail infestation.
Tip
Snails love moisture
Water your dahlias not in the evening but in the morning! The moisture in the irrigation water increases the attractiveness of the bed to snails and makes an infestation even more likely.-How do I protect dahlias from snails?-Installing one Slug fencing around the dahlia bed provides the best protection.-Mulch and coffee grounds have been shown to be effective against slugs.-A beer trap can be used to attract slugs and catch.