Garden Insecticides Use organic gardening techniques. Pull weeds instead of using herbicides. Cover garden with plastic in fall to prevent weed germination. Overturn clay pots and snails will seek shelter in them from the heat. Lay boards between rows of planted vegetables.
Snails often attach themselves to underside of boards.
Chemical Fertilizers Use peat moss, compost or fish meal to fertilize. Houseplant Insecticide Spray leaves with mild soapy water and rinse. Pet Care Products Give your pet brewers yeast or vitamin B to prevent fleas and other parasites. Use herbal baths. Free Educational Literature Available These brochures, flyers, and educational literature are available from the Waste Management Office to residents and businesses in the City of Ventura.