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which insects loves eating leaves... My herbs and vegetables leaves are eaten regularly.. i m not able to find the insect so far.. but its not caterpiller at least neither slugs nor snails...
how to combat it ?
how to combat it ?
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slugs.
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i dont think so.. e.g. my basil plant is in large container inside conservatory... and the some leaves are eaten (partly) on it...i dont have slugs in conservatory and slugs cannot get to container i have..Originally posted by Two_Sheds View PostComment
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It never ceases to amaze me how they do it, but I'm with TS, it's slugs.Originally posted by falkon View PostGranny on the Game in SheffieldComment
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have you picked up the pot and looked at the drainage holes? Pests often hide there during the day, and come out at night to feedOriginally posted by falkon View PostAll gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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the container has no drainage holes.. so far.. i just bought this two days back.. its a kind of plastic bucket which i m using for basil plant. its high enough for control watering. the container is place on a carpet...
. There is nothing under it..
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Mmmmm. that's not goodOriginally posted by falkon View Post
All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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do you leave the conservatory open during the day, could be a leaf cutter bee. Photo of damage would be useful.Comment
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