There are several beasties that cut holes or chunks in leaves. OK when it' s leaf cutter bees but not when it's vine weevil adults as that means their offspring are probably chewing through the roots. May be worth fossicking in the soil to see if tehy're present and then either picking them out or treating with nematodes before they work their way through the garden.
Slugs burrow in the soil or under leaves and stones by day and snails are pretty clever at hiding so you may simply be not seeing them.
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Most of my veg has been harvested, and the only creatures I have come across are spiders. Because the mesh is pinned to the raised bed walls by timber batons, and I have not come across the familiar ' slime trail', I would be pretty miffed if they have found their way inside. All slugs & snails I have come across this year, have been destroyed. Here's hoping.
There are several beasties that cut holes or chunks in leaves. OK when it' s leaf cutter bees but not when it's vine weevil adults as that means their offspring are probably chewing through the roots. May be worth fossicking in the soil to see if tehy're present and then either picking them out or treating with nematodes before they work their way through the garden.
Slugs burrow in the soil or under leaves and stones by day and snails are pretty clever at hiding so you may simply be not seeing them.
its not your spider pal he is more likely to capture the culprit.Tiny snails ,wevills,bee cutters,but I feel its a rogue slug who knows your trick with the beer trap.
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There are several beasties that cut holes or chunks in leaves. OK when it' s leaf cutter bees but not when it's vine weevil adults as that means their offspring are probably chewing through the roots. May be worth fossicking in the soil to see if tehy're present and then either picking them out or treating with nematodes before they work their way through the garden.
Slugs burrow in the soil or under leaves and stones by day and snails are pretty clever at hiding so you may simply be not seeing them.
Most of my veg has been harvested, and the only creatures I have come across are spiders. Because the mesh is pinned to the raised bed walls by timber batons, and I have not come across the familiar ' slime trail', I would be pretty miffed if they have found their way inside. All slugs & snails I have come across this year, have been destroyed. Here's hoping.
its not your spider pal he is more likely to capture the culprit.Tiny snails ,wevills,bee cutters,but I feel its a rogue slug who knows your trick with the beer trap.