[Terrapreta] deterring snails

[folke Günther]

*I was not wondering about the reason why the slugs (excuse me, Arion
lusitanicus is a slug, not a snail) was deterred by fresh charcoal on the
ground, or how to do it, just if others have made the same observation.*
*FG*

2008/6/24 Michael Bailes <michaelangelica at gmail.com>:

> From my experience snails don't like very dry surfaces.
>  I always collect them on damp nights.
>
> Many use sharp sawdust to deter them from new seedlings  although this only
> lasts a few days before it breaks down.
> Charcoal being hygroscopic would deter snails I would think.
> .
> Some snails seem only interested in rotting vegetation like some slugs (??)
>
> A old article in The English RHS journal pointed out that mature snails
> excreted a "birth control" substance in their slime/tracks that slowed the
> development of younger snails.
> So when we 'squish' the older ones we are helping the youngsters to survive
> and develop !!
>
> Perhaps the French have the best snail control method ? :)
> Michael
>
> 2008/6/16 folke Günther <folkeg at gmail.com>:
>
>> We think we can see some effects on snails (notably *Arion lusitanicus*)
>> by adding fresh charcoal rather sparsely upon the soil, or by making a
>> 'fence' around a plant.
>> Even plants that the snails adore, as celery or parsley, are protected
>> from the snails by a rather thin fence (the snails would easily be able to
>> zigzag through if they wanted to without touching the char.
>> Has anybody else seen these effects?
>> FG
>>
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