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something eating my veg!!!

dom300186
dom300186 Posts: 342 Forumite
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hiya sorry if i have restarted a post that has been on here previously, please point me in the right direction if this is the case but i have tried to search.

my veg is being eaten by a something, is their any de-bug home remedy i can use, which may be knocking around the house to stop them?
Trying to make big cut backs!!!

:TExpecting DS2 EDD 28/March/2012:T

:bdaycake:

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  • Lotus-eater
    Lotus-eater Posts: 10,792 Forumite
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    We may need a bit more information than that :)
    Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.
  • dom300186
    dom300186 Posts: 342 Forumite
    i think ive got slugs or a caterpiller munching on my lettuce leafs etc
    does that help? sorry im new to veg growing/.
    Trying to make big cut backs!!!

    :TExpecting DS2 EDD 28/March/2012:T

    :bdaycake:
  • RebekahR
    RebekahR Posts: 5,988 Forumite
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    If its caterpillars you will see them. Most likey slugs/snails. Put slug pellets round or if in a pot get some slug tape from ebay and place around the pot.
  • dom300186
    dom300186 Posts: 342 Forumite
    yes there is a slug or snail trail anything around the house that can kill them?
    Trying to make big cut backs!!!

    :TExpecting DS2 EDD 28/March/2012:T

    :bdaycake:
  • Lotus-eater
    Lotus-eater Posts: 10,792 Forumite
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    You, a torch and a pair of scissors.
    Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.
  • roosterpotatoes
    roosterpotatoes Posts: 563 Forumite
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    coffee, egg shell, salt, beer :)
    The slugs and snails hate all of them
  • dom300186
    dom300186 Posts: 342 Forumite
    what bout lemon juice??
    Trying to make big cut backs!!!

    :TExpecting DS2 EDD 28/March/2012:T

    :bdaycake:
  • dom300186
    dom300186 Posts: 342 Forumite
    ??anyone??
    Trying to make big cut backs!!!

    :TExpecting DS2 EDD 28/March/2012:T

    :bdaycake:
  • Farway
    Farway Posts: 15,251 Forumite
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    Just get some slug pellets and get the job done
    When an eel bites your bum, that's a Moray
  • LJM
    LJM Posts: 4,535 Forumite
    how would i put the coffee down? i have found munch marks through my runner beans alreday
    :xmastree:Is loving life right now,yes I am a soppy fool who believes in the simple things in life :xmastree:
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