The manufacturers claim that the coating would be able to protect the beds for one whole garden season.
Even in rainy weather, it should last for about two months before it needs to be reapplied.
To test the durability dependent on the weather conditions (e.g., UV radiation and rain) further tests are planned.
So far, no final statements on the durability can be made.
Unquestionably, it depends on the weather conditions: the exposure to sunlight and rain.
How to Use the Protective Coating
Schnexagon is painted in stripes of about 4 inches (ca. 10 cm) in width.
You can use a standard brush and clean it afterward, as you would when using normal paint.
In the experiment, you can see that the slugs try to stretch over it, but only with half of their body length.
Apply a small strip of Schnexagon around bed enclosures.
Since slugs and snails usually only grow to about 6 inches (ca. 15 cm) long, about a 4 inch (ca. 10 cm) wide coating should be sufficient.
The painted part should not be placed directly on the floor/ground, but a few inches above.
Then it’s not easily affected by mud and falling rain, so will last longer.
As already mentioned, the painted surface should be placed in a vertical position.
Then even the most stubborn slugs will be deterred successfully.
After application, the paint should be left to dry and harden for about 24 hours. During this period, it should be protected from rain and moisture.
It is best – if possible – to protect the paint from heavy rain and glaring sun. Then it will last for longer periods of time.
If used with a slug fence or a slug collar, good results should be ensured because if Schnexagon is applied under their bent edge, the paint will be well protected from sun and rain.
If you use garden cloches with an opening, you could use the paint to block the entrance.
One disadvantage of the paint is its sensitivity to rainy conditions.
After periods of heavy rain, Schnexagon has to be applied again, which can become time-consuming and costly.
In addition, you can only use it if the plants and beds that you wish to protect are equipped with an enclosure that is vertical to the ground and approximately 6 inches (ca. 15 cm) high.
If necessary, a suitable bed enclosure must be built before the repellent paint can be used.
Advantages
The main advantage of Schnexagon is its simple application combined with proven protection against slugs – as seen in the videos.
No slug or snail must be harmed in an effort to protect plants.
The paint degrades naturally and can be used in organic horti- and agriculture.
For humans, pets, and plants, Schnexagon is completely harmless when used correctly.
It is well suited to protecting cold frames or raised beds and for blocking the entrances of greenhouses to slugs.
Conclusion
Schnexagon is a method of stopping all slug and snail attacks quickly.
Its application is simple and requires only a little time.
Schnexagon combines well with other slug barriers. If a barrier is not 100 percent slug and snail proof, it could be enhanced with Schnexagon (e.g., slug collars or plastic slug fences).
The fact that the product is organic and environmentally friendly allows its application in organic gardens without any problems.
Product and Price
Schnexagon is sold in cans containing around 12 oz (375 ml) of paint. This amount should be sufficient for about 3 square yards (m²).
Since a 3–4 inch (8–10 cm) wide strip is needed, 12 oz are sufficient for about 32 yards (30 meters).
Depending on the absorption capacity of the surface, the distance covered can vary.
If you would like to apply it to a surface that absorbs liquid fast, it can be useful to prime or treat it beforehand and perhaps even stick foil to it.
The price per tin/can is about 25 dollars (pounds/euros), so the cost per yard (meter) amounts to around 0.80 cents.
Additional costs and labor have to be included if you want to protect a bed that has not yet been enclosed.
If you use a plastic slug fence in this regard, the cost will rise to around 2 dollars (pounds/euros) per yard (meter).
Schnexagon acts as effective protection against slugs and snails and has no unwanted side effects.
8 thoughts on “Slug Deterrent Paint: New Remedy Against Slugs and Snails | Test, Tips and Tricks”
Where can we find this product in the US? Both Ebay and Amazon list it as unavailable. Even Amazon Europe does not list it. And shipping from Europe is prohibitive. Thanks.
thank you for your question. You are not alone with this problem. Unfortunately, at the moment many products are not available in the US. We have to hope that this will change soon. Maybe you know someone who could order from Amazon Germany and send it to you as a gift? Here is a link to the product: https://amzn.to/3s2zngc
thank you for your question. At the moment it is not available in the USA. Maybe this will change in the future. I asked the inventor and she told me that she is looking for a partner in NA.
Hi Paul, the only way I see for you is to ask a friend in Europe to buy and send it to you. Good luck! Alex
Do they make this any longer impossible to get in the uk too any ideas?…. Brexit don’t you just love it? no I don’t – more bureaucracy and empty shops. Great.
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Where can we find this product in the US? Both Ebay and Amazon list it as unavailable. Even Amazon Europe
does not list it. And shipping from Europe is prohibitive. Thanks.
Dear Janet,
thank you for your question. You are not alone with this problem.
Unfortunately, at the moment many products are not available in the US.
We have to hope that this will change soon.
Maybe you know someone who could order from Amazon Germany and send it to you as a gift?
Here is a link to the product: https://amzn.to/3s2zngc
May you stay happy and healthy,
Alex
Where is the USA can it be purchased?
Hello Paul,
thank you for your question. At the moment it is not available in the USA.
Maybe this will change in the future. I asked the inventor and she told me that she is looking for a partner in NA.
May you enjoy your garden and its fruits!
Alex
How can I get some?
schnexagon environmental protection paint Snails Protection Anti-stick coating
Hi Paul,
the only way I see for you is to ask a friend in Europe to buy and send it to you.
Good luck!
Alex
Do they make this any longer impossible to get in the uk too any ideas?…. Brexit don’t you just love it? no I don’t – more bureaucracy and empty shops. Great.
I can’t buy it in the UK either