Slugs on compost
1634 Racine
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I've just been out on slug patrol with my torch. Still a few about but spring application of Nematodes seems to have done wonders.
Strangely I have no issue with slicing slugs in half but then I come across a snail and lose my bottle. It's something about the shell - not sure what.
So I found what appeared to be a snail mothership in some grass cuttings at the edge of the lawn. I collected about 10 in a jar with the intention of taking them far away from my garden.
However, on the way out I passed my compost heap. There were already a load of slugs and snails munching away on various bits and pieces so I just decided (possibly in a moment of madness) to dump these guys on top.
Am I crazy? Will they happily reside on the compost heap or will they be back for my tender, young plants?
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Homing snails. Throwing them over the fence doesn't work. they slime back. Stamping on them finishes them off.
can't bring myself to do it fidget. I know they are the same ugly slimers under that shell but for some reason in my mind they hold special status. I just hope they are happy with their compost home.