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Calling all Slug Spotters

Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
in Wildlife gardening
I came across this article on the BBC page looking for slug spotters for a survey.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-51192169

Billericay - Essex

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Think it’s something @wild edges could do while he’s out there tracking down his vine weevils 👍 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    :)

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    Dovefromabove said:
    Think it’s something @wild edges could do while he’s out there tracking down his vine weevils 👍 

    It's something I could do while sat at the table having my dinner sometimes :#
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
  • NewBoy2NewBoy2 Posts: 1,813
    Since I have used Nematodes on Lottie for the last 4 years I hardly ever see slugs.
    Everyone is just trying to be Happy.....So lets help Them.
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    I've just been reading an article purporting to have 12 non toxic methods for controlling slugs and snails.

    No 1?  Introduce garter snakes to the garden.

    OK - it's an American site but really?   
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    Slow worms eat a ton of slugs so maybe you could use those instead?
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Haven't seen any but I hope we have some.  There are Western Whip snakes about but clearly not in winter and not noticeably eating the slugs and snails.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
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