Subject: Re: Can birds control slug populations?
From: gardencottage@cix.co.uk (Garden Cottage)
Organization: CIX - Compulink Information eXchange
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 98 01:24:20
Message-ID: <MOD$981101.24215@rec.gardens.ecosystems>
References: <MOD$981024.29305@rec.gardens.ecosystems>
In article <MOD$981024.29305@rec.gardens.ecosystems>, jhu500@airmail.net
(John Huff) wrote:
>
> On 24 Oct 1998 01:30:47 -0400, ronalddebo@aol.com (Ronalddebo) wrote:
> with much thought
> >
> >Someone asked in rec.gardens how to fight slugs.
> >
> >I suggested attracting birds as I can recall people using this
> approach to
> >fight various pests.
> >Any experiences with this?
> >What can go wrong?
> >It's clear you wouldn't want too many birds around if you are growing
> berries.
> >But other than that why not?
> >
> >R. de Boer
>
> Birds do control numerous insect populations. The problem with this
> relationship is that slugs are nocturnal and birds are creatures of
> the day.
> John Huff
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>
Just to add to your list ;
Hedgehogs and sloeworms are also voracious slug eaters.
Nickm