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orchidspirit
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posted July 12, 2004 03:22 AM           Edit/Delete Message
Does anyone have any tips for detracting slugs from my cabbages and cauli's with out harming them? We are having a dreaful time trying to control them.

We also have ants in the greenhouse, that refuse to find another place to live. I was told that ants dont like bay leaves, but when I put some in the greenhouse they just trampled all over them - so that theory didnt work.

Any tips would be great

Orchid x

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juniperb
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posted July 12, 2004 09:43 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for juniperb     Edit/Delete Message
To the best of my knowledge there is no control without harm

I have a terrible problem with them too.

I put out small cups (around the plant & set in the ground) filled with beer , they love it, fall in and expire. It is the best control I know.

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orchidspirit
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posted July 12, 2004 11:35 AM           Edit/Delete Message
Thanks Juniperb

I have been doing that, but its makes me feel guilty, so I am trying to find another solution.

I'll continue with the beer until a new method of control comes to light

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Yin
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posted July 12, 2004 01:03 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Yin     Edit/Delete Message
Hey Juni, I want to be a slug in your garden

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juniperb
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posted July 12, 2004 04:51 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for juniperb     Edit/Delete Message
Yin, *burp* okey dokey


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Randall
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posted July 15, 2004 10:41 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Randall     Edit/Delete Message

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Randall
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posted June 15, 2009 11:59 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Randall     Edit/Delete Message
*bump*

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