EVG 20mm x 25m Copper Slug Tape | Adhesive Copper Slug Snail Repellent | Slug Deterrent Barrier Tape | Humane Pest Control

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Using door seals is another easy and convenient option to prevent slugs from entering your house. This Tesamoll door seal is a great option for you if you are searching for a door seal. This can be easily used to fill the gap between your door, which can let slugs enter. Copper sulphate is made by combining copper alloy with sulphuric acid. Whilst sulphur dioxide emissions from power stations have dropped enormously in Western Europe since the 1980s, there is still enough in the atmosphere for rain to contain traces of sulphuric acid. In certain places within the UK you will be receiving higher doses of sulphuric acid in your rain than others. What happens when this acid rain lands on copper alloy tape on your outdoor plant pots? It makes trace amounts of copper sulphate which runs down your pot and into the soil. I therefore put it to you that as the copper tape weathers, in some areas it releases traces of copper sulphate which makes it even more potent, especially on more porous terracotta pots that can hold onto the copper sulphate. If you live in a city there’s probably more chance of copper tape having this effect than if you live in the countryside. I can’t prove that it exists but it would seem logical. Copper tapes are long-lasting. Once used, they can go as long as three years. An easy application and slug free home for years. I imagine barrier efficacy might depend on the width of the barrier and skinnier tapes might be less effective barriers than 5″ of mesh. I have yet to try using any other type of mesh (steel, aluminum) but if I get bored that might be a fun experiment. I also imagine in addition to whatever theoretical chemical/electrical property copper has that slugs don’t like, there is likely a mechanical component because irregular wire loops might be irritating to ooze across and there may be some variability in effect based on the size/configuration of the wire in the mesh. It’s now the end of July, and I am reasonably happy to report a modest success rate with the copper tape for slug and snail protection. This year, I’m growing Hostas, Pak Choi, French marigolds, and Larkspur. These plants, in the past, have been magnets for slugs in my garden. So far, they are all looking very healthy, with no signs of damage. I did notice a single solitary snail in one of my planters, but there was no damage to report. Perhaps the experience of crossing the copper tape caused them to lose their appetites.

For starters, it’s a good idea to remove any food debris you have in the house - especially if you have it on floors or windowsills, or other hidden areas in the kitchen. Slugs have an incredible sense of smell and can seek out delicious food with ease. And they’ll slither through the smallest of spaces to get to this food if they want it. You can trim the door seals as per your needs and seal all existing gaps between the floor and doors. Diatomaceous Earth I have had a respectable amount of success in slug deterrence using copper mesh as a slug barrier on the outside of wood planters. The mesh is about 5″ wide, which is wider than any of the copper tapes I have seen for sale, and it’s easier to work with compared to the super delicate copper tape I tried, the tape I tried, and it’s easy enough to reuse (although not adhesive on it’s own) As members of the Mollusca group of animals, slugs and snails use Hemocyanin proteins in their blood to transport oxygen around their bodies ( whereas we mammals use iron based Hemoglobin). These Hemocyanin proteins contain two copper atoms. This makes all molluscs very sensitive to the ingestion of additional quantities of copper. Too much copper and it prevents oxygen from moving around their bodies and they eventually die, unless they flee to safety.

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Therefore, it could be useful to fix the tape with copper nails or outdoor mounting tape, which will make the barrier more durable. If I go out at night I will usually see 2-3 slugs oozing circles around the bottom of the barrier but not crossing it. I have seen a slug or two successfully cross it, but it’s rare. If I had to guess I would say I get about 1/20th -1/200th the slug prevalence I used to previously high slug traffic areas I have since “protected”. (tough to say because I am too lazy to count, and I can’t tell how many slugs crossed the barrier vs just live on the other side) Copper tapes are another popular option when you want to repel slugs. They are easy to use and a convenient and perfect option. The copper tape is suitable to be used in every weather and can protect your house from unwanted slugs and snails.As we discussed earlier, sealants are great if you want to work on small holes and gaps. The small holes and gaps usually are difficult to cover and thus can stay a problem for a longer period of time. Salt is an effective barrier to prevent the entry of slugs into your house. However, you should try to place them in an area where it is dry. You need to slide the door seals under your door to eliminate the gap between them. If you have a carpeted floor, use a few duct tapes to slide easily under your door.

Bury the beer container in your garden or outside the house by keeping about an inch above the soil. Pour beer into the container and close the lid. From my experiences this year, copper slug tape is only partially effective in creating a barrier and protecting my plants. This is because I have to factor in other things, such as dryer weather and the use of several other slug and snail control methods. So, to answer the question, does copper tape for slugs & snails work? I believe it helps, but only to a certain degree. You will need to combine it with other methods of slug and snail control for a satisfying level of protection. Copper tape slugs and snail barrier is just another tool to add to your arsenal in the war against slugs and snails. But I believe it to be a valid one all the same. It’s all about balance As discussed, door seals are absolutely easy to use. You just have to slide the door seal in the gap that you spot between your doors. You can further just the double rollers according to the length you desire. It may not stop all snails and slugs, but it will at least keep the majority away. Products & Prices GeneralIf it is true that it becomes more effective with a patina, then copper’s effectiveness only improves with age. Conclusion Slugs can stretch their body up to 20x times than their normal structure. They have no bones or skeletal structure, which causes them to enter through the smallest gaps in your door. Some people prefer using beer as a home remedy to kill slugs. The yeasty odour of beer attracts slugs and draws them towards their death. Since the width of the tape seemed a bit too narrow, I glued three lines next to each other to create a 2-inch (5 cm) wide copper barrier. Place pellets where the slugs are more likely to hide. Control the repeated entry to your house by killing them at once with pellets.