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Old 13-03-2010, 07:33 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Rusty Hinge[_2_] Rusty Hinge[_2_] is offline
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Default Mice in the snail and slug baits

Rachels wrote:
Hi,

A couple of days ago I bought some slug/snail baits (no beer baits,
using another substance). These are not supposed to harm wildlife other
than slugs & snails. Unfortunately, I've had 2 drowned mice in the
baits - I don't want to hurt mice in the garden.

Would this happen if I used beer rather than false bait? Is there any
way I can avoid it happening?


It's more likely to happen with beer 'cos they get inn - inee - inea -
drunk on the incohol.

Put a stick in the pot so the meeces can climb out again.

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Rusty