On 01/05/08 17:51, alan holmes wrote:
"Sacha" wrote in message
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On 1/5/08 15:44, in article DZSdnR9ZRJnwSoTVnZ2dnUVZ8uCdnZ2d@plusnet, "Ed"
ex@directory wrote:

Has anyone had any experience of using nematodes as an organic
biological way to control slugs and snails in the garden or allotment?

Ed
Yes, we use them here on the Nursery, particularly in the areas where
plants
are stored in the open. They're not 100% but not far off - very good
idea.

I've always felt there are rather expensive, much cheaper to use slug
pellets!

Alan

I think the idea is that, because the microscopic nematodes are applied
by watering can, they penetrate the soil and destroy the slugs lurking
underground , especially the juveniles that won't get a chance to
reproduce. This sounds particularly good for a potato crop where the
damage is done under the soil to the tubers.

Of course, I could also use slugs pellets on the surface soil.

Ed