Subject: Re: Bugs only bug unhealthy plants?
From: James Lee Stephens <jstephens@globaldialog.com>
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Date: Sun, 10 Aug 1997 08:16:24 -0500
Message-ID: <MOD$970810.26454@rec.gardens.ecosystems>
References: <MOD$970804.12169@rec.gardens.ecosystems> <MOD$970806.2012@rec.gardens.ecosystems> <MOD$970810.19777@rec.gardens.ecosystems>
Dianne Murray wrote:
>
> what about a mollusc... I'm thinking here of the slugs that
> chew through my violets ever year without fail.
>
> does anyone know of a predator for these? I have spiders
> and lacewings and ladybirds a plenty even though my yard
> is teensy.
>
> but none of those would be much against a slug.
Ipour cheap beer in shallow dishes near the slug feeding areas. The
slugs drink themselves to death, and the birds eat the slugs.
Jim Stephens