Slugs, slugs and guess what.....more slugs!!

Discussion in 'Pests, Diseases and Cures' started by The Pea Of Sweetness, May 12, 2006.

  1. The Pea Of Sweetness

    The Pea Of Sweetness Gardener

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    Just had a thought, don't know if this will work or not but as i said it's just an idea. We bought a water feature recently which has quite a large bowl at the bottom for all the water to collect. If i put some folliage into it, do you think it would attract some frogs? as surely they would look after the slug problem?

    What d'ya think guys?
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  2. Marley Farley

    Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

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    [​IMG] Ah, but,do they do it under cover of darkness Pete.. :confused: Maybe you need to do a nightshift with a torch & thermous to find out....??? ;) :D :D
     
  3. Fran

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    P of S - has your neighbour got a pond. I have no pond in my garden yet it is alive with frogs of all ages - because not only has my neighbour a pond, but the conditions are right for them in my garden

    Frogs like shady places amongst foliage, where the slugs and other things they feed on lurk. My garden is very dense planted with lots of cover from plants, and leaf litter - I just have to be careful when using a fork :eek:

    Unfortunately they don't tend to eat the snails - and I haven't seen the thrushes I've had nesting in my garden the last couple of years - though evidence of their presence. So a little post rain, or early evening picking - keeps them in control
     
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