Slugs in strawberries

[kdaisy]

Ok, I HATE slugs! I think they have eaten 70% of my strawberries this year?

I have tried beer, and they never took to it. I have used diatomiceous(sp?) earth before, but would rather not have to wash anything off, as DS likes to eat them straight from the plant.

Any thoughts?

[cristeen]

Save your eggshells, crush them into largish pieces and mulch the bed with them. The sharp edges are a deterrent, and it's good for the plants, too.

You can also create a moat of salt around the bed (which will have to be reapplied after every rain) - or use copper tape if you're in a raised bed. Slugs won't cross either one.