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Beer raised poultry...an veggies...loving it.

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Sirscrapalot - 3

I use Copper Sulphate mixed with white latex paint on raised garden beds made out of wood. This seems to keep the raised beds slug and snail free! DE (Diatomaceous Earth) also works as a natural barrier. They can't cross over the sharp and jagged surface. Have also used old aquarium charcoal, with the DE and charcoal just make a 2 - 3 inch circle around each plant, this has worked very good for peppers and tomatoes! On the DE don't use the type meant for pools (chemicals ??? ). On the Copper Sulphate, there's lots of applications for garden use (Fungus control) but be cautious, use protective eye wear, mask, gloves and long sleeve shirt. This is not really organic gardening, but in my opinion better than a lot of other chemicals used in the garden. Plants and humans need copper its a matter of how much!