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Old 25-07-2006, 09:44 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Sacha writes
On 25/7/06 03:04, in article
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Bill Mitchelmore wrote:

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I have also heard of a nematode that is a natural control for Japanese
Knotweed, it supposedly eats it from the root upwards but I am afraid
that's as far as my knowledge goes.

HTH

Bill


Thanks, but no thanks. I am dead against any form of chemical
weedkiller.

But what about the nematode? That's natural and they're very effective
against slugs, too.


Surely not the same nematode???
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Kay