Millipede problem

[JuliaFranz]

Hello all,
I am in The Yarra Valley, Vic and we are just getting into Strawberry season here.

For the first time I have a load of Strawberries growing 🎉 But yesterday I noticed not just me like to eat them but a whole lot of Millipedes.

Does anyone have a trick how to prevent them from eating my berries? I have netted them for birds but offcourse this little black things can easily get in and out however they like… 🍓🍓🍓

Julia
Healesville

 

[JP 1983]

Sounds like a chicken or duck deficiency...

 

[Mandy Onderwater]

I believe millipedes love organic materials like compost and mulch. Perhaps try lessening those, or switching to different mediums.
You can also try an insecticidal soapy solution to help get rid of them.
This website shows a few:

7 Simple Homemade Millipede Spray Recipes

Learn how to eliminate millipedes the natural way and prevent a millipede and centipede infestation. Using a home remedy as a form of pest control is easy, and all you need is an essential oil, boric acid, insecticidal soap and a spray bottle. #homemade #millipede #spray #repellent

www.tipsbulletin.com

 

[JuliaFranz]

Sounds like a chicken or duck deficiency...

Haha yep my chooks just got taken by a fox this morning!

 

[Mandy Onderwater]

Oh no! Bad fox..