qualia Posted December 13, 2012 is it slugs? it's like the outer skins been stripped only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qualia Posted December 13, 2012 or is it sunburn? they're behind a shade barrier though so maybe 1-2 hours morning sun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhoenixSon Posted December 13, 2012 slug or snail attack by the looks, have a look @ night.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qualia Posted December 13, 2012 yeah i can't see any at night, and there's no snails in the water traps. any non chemical ways to prevent slugs? they seem to avoid water traps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted December 13, 2012 Nasty damage, they have really been feasting. Try beer traps instead, they are attracted to the yeasty smell. I think they also dislike crunched up egg shells and dry sawdust. If you wanted to get really serious i would try mixing fine sawdust, egg shells and salt together and sprinkle as a protective border around your plants.. Cruel but i imagine it would be very effective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qualia Posted December 13, 2012 Try beer traps instead, they are attracted to the yeasty smell. thanks. maybe there's a use for vb after all. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2meke Posted December 13, 2012 copper is also good, they don't seem to touch it. i think it causes electrolysis with their mucus. all you need to do is strip the insulation off some electrical wire and wrap it around the pot or put it on the soil as a ring around your plants. not just one strand but a bunch. if it doesn't work twist some more wire into the bunch. or you could cut copper sheet into strips for around the pots but that could get a bit pricey. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theuserformallyknownasd00d Posted December 13, 2012 i had slugs come into my kitchen each night when i moved house... when i first moved i saw the tracks even before we were bringing in furniture. a quick think had me place salt around the edges etc and i havent seen him since!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yavimaya Posted December 13, 2012 It is likely to be slugs/snails, but if it is there should be tracks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites