03 June 2012

Great black slug - Arion ater

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Date Photographed: 19/05/2012
Location: St. Giles Church, Stanton St. Quinton
Resources: http://www.joyofplants.com/wildlife/search.php?o=108

2 comments:

  1. Cathy and Steve4 June 2012 at 03:34

    Ugh!! I just don't like these critters... they can do SO much damage. I'm not ashamed to tell you that we protect our wild ginger and roses from these pesky rascals by sprinkling the soil around them with diatomaceous earth. (Does that mean we can't be Blotanical friends anymore??)

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    1. Tim5 June 2012 at 12:21

      hehe. We can still be friends! I know some people use nematodes and also garlic mixed in water that they spray on the plants at risk. We've been lucky in that we haven't had too many in the garden as yet this year. Enjoy your roses :)

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