Slugs Eating Impatiens in Window Boxes: Effective Organic Controls

Gail has something scraping impatiens stems in window boxes, causing breakage and death.

Diagnosis and Solutions (Mike)

Sounds like slugs. Tried beer traps, diatomaceous earth, copper—moderate success. Best: Escar-Go (iron phosphate) from Gardens Alive—organic, non-toxic, rain-resistant. Sprinkle around plants, reapply 10 days. Alternatives: Worry-Free, Sluggo (garden centers). Chemical: metaldehyde baits (rain-resistant, 2 weeks). All take ~10 days to reduce population.