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Stink Bugs

13 years ago

A friend just sent me an e-mail about cucumbers. Although it references grubs and slugs, perhaps it could pertain to stink bugs as well?? Hopefully! Anyway, I'm going to try it the next growing season. Could it be this simple?? I like the part where it drives pests crazy. They certainly drive me crazy with their munching and piercing. Bug Karma, you know --

Sunny

"Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area."

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gldno1
13 years ago
Wouldn't it be a miracle if something that simple works...I will be trying it too.
christie_sw_mo
13 years ago
You don't know until you try I guess. I noticed today some of my radish seedlings have disappeared and I suspect it was slugs. : (
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