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Originally Posted by Zootal[_3_]
I have radishes and sunflowers growing together. The sunflowers are about 6"
tall. Something is devouring the radish root where it grows above the soil,
and also something is devouring the sunflower leaves. I've not seen any
insect pests. The weather has been wet and cool. My first guess is slugs,
since we have plenty of them here, and the weather is wet and cool. Will
slugs eat sunflower leaves?
And a romp through google land has not given me any clear ideas about how to
control slugs. copper...chemicals...egg shells...garlic...shrug. Anyone
here have some practical experience - something that works - that they would
care to share?
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Have you tried Guineas? They eat all kinds of insects, but not the produce. I keep reading about this and plan to have guineas in my garden. Supposedly the hens are noisier than the cocks, but they all eat a variety of pests. They are also entertaining to watch!