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Old 25-02-2005, 06:30 PM
Kay
 
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In article , Eyebright
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I believe nematodes can be a very effective way of control slugs
(previous posts largely agree).


how about increasing habitats for slug/snail egg devouring ground
beetles eg small peices of slate scattered over the bed ?


That unfortunately also increases the slug/snail sheltering and egg
laying areas ;-)

also consider growing plants not susceptable to slug/snail damage ?

That is a bit limiting. It means not sowing anything straight into the
ground (since the young seedlings of almost anything are susceptible),
and cuts out a large proportion of vegetables.

It's what I do, though.
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Kay
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