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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

My garden looks beautiful but after the rains, yes they (slugs and snails) are back.

Tried all the organic controls, even nightly hunts. Hate to use pellets.

What other methods do gardeners swear by ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There is only one tried and tested method...

Physically removing them and launching them over next doors fence

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By *hloe sussexTV/TS
over a year ago

Larne


"My garden looks beautiful but after the rains, yes they (slugs and snails) are back.

Tried all the organic controls, even nightly hunts. Hate to use pellets.

What other methods do gardeners swear by ?"
There is a microbial worm you can get attack’s the slugs I believe you just mix it in the compost

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Loose sand scattered around plants and chilli powder keeps them out of our garden, ohh and the slow worm who lives at the bottom of the field.

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By *i1971Man
over a year ago

Cornwall

The beer traps worked very well for the garden but never have found anything that really works for pots & containers (the copper bands didn't seem to work at all for me)

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By *xperimentalistMan
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

The chemical pellets become illegal to sell at the end of the month. There is a copper based alternative available, don't know how effective it is.

Nematode worms your best bet for raised beds etc, unless your garden is enormous. Cost about £15 and will last a year.

Launching over fence will just see them back in a few days.

Encouraging lots of birds into your garden helps keep numbers down too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

nice tits

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"nice tits "

Great name!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"nice tits "

Hello mr leviosa

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By *aul DeUther-OneMan
over a year ago

Sussex

How about glass bottles of water left around the garden? Snails and slugs climb onto the jars in the wet and then dry out as the glass does.

Also, try making your garden more bird friendly and they'll hunt the other garden pests for you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ducks! You'll never have a slug or snail again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"nice tits

Hello mr leviosa "

hello!

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

salt

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By *oxtonMan
over a year ago

Some where in West Yorkshire

Crushed egg shells, spray them with cold coffee, beer traps (not that some people want to waste beer)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't particularly like killing anything so I physically remove them under torchlight and put them elsewhere. They are a pain though.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"I don't particularly like killing anything so I physically remove them under torchlight and put them elsewhere. They are a pain though. "

Elsewhere = ???

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

Nematodes as said, natural predator.. Water it in about April ish and let nature sort it..

A small pond if safe etc will attract frogs and newts which love a good tasty slug..

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

Plant some sacrificial hosts, should keep the buggers happy and away from your tender shoots

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

And they're a bit like salmon though less tasty so will return to spawn or however they procreate..

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth


"I don't particularly like killing anything so I physically remove them under torchlight and put them elsewhere. They are a pain though. "

This reminds me of something I saw on a gardening group I follow in Facebook. A similar discussion to this, someone posted that her children painted nail polish on the shells of snails, they then removed them and relocated them to the far side of the park across the road. Within a couple of weeks the snails were back

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't particularly like killing anything so I physically remove them under torchlight and put them elsewhere. They are a pain though.

Elsewhere = ???"

I take them to the field up the road. If they want to come back and munch on my dahlias, it will be a long trip. I know, I'm sad!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wool pellets seem to be working in my garden. They smell bad when you first put them out lol Not harmful to hedgehogs which I was pleased about.

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
over a year ago

Tamworth

Crushed egg shells are great, work a treat.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

The foxes and badgers that visit our garden help but the dry weather has helped most things establish before the slugs appeared this spring

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet


"I don't particularly like killing anything so I physically remove them under torchlight and put them elsewhere. They are a pain though.

This reminds me of something I saw on a gardening group I follow in Facebook. A similar discussion to this, someone posted that her children painted nail polish on the shells of snails, they then removed them and relocated them to the far side of the park across the road. Within a couple of weeks the snails were back "

Yep this is true, they come back.

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

Beer traps, at least they die happy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hand pick by torchlight or if you'd rather be down the pub randomly place slightly elevated flat stones around the garden,they will congregate there during the day.

Make sure you kill them, if you simply remove them they will return, though obviously it may take a while. Beer traps are also good but it seems a bit of a waste.

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By *VineMan
over a year ago

The right place


"There is only one tried and tested method...

Physically removing them and launching them over next doors fence"

Not if they’re homing slugs!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m using wool pellets this year and they seem to working quite well.

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet


"Hand pick by torchlight or if you'd rather be down the pub randomly place slightly elevated flat stones around the garden,they will congregate there during the day.

Make sure you kill them, if you simply remove them they will return, though obviously it may take a while. Beer traps are also good but it seems a bit of a waste. "

You use the cheapest lager going, they aren't CAMRA members

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hand pick by torchlight or if you'd rather be down the pub randomly place slightly elevated flat stones around the garden,they will congregate there during the day.

Make sure you kill them, if you simply remove them they will return, though obviously it may take a while. Beer traps are also good but it seems a bit of a waste.

You use the cheapest lager going, they aren't CAMRA members "

Or you can just get a packet of yeast.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Beer traps, at least they die happy."

Yeah I've done this recently - i ended up with about a dozen slugs in the can

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My garden looks beautiful but after the rains, yes they (slugs and snails) are back.

Tried all the organic controls, even nightly hunts. Hate to use pellets.

What other methods do gardeners swear by ?"
beer in a cup works or frogs

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By *VineMan
over a year ago

The right place


"Hand pick by torchlight or if you'd rather be down the pub randomly place slightly elevated flat stones around the garden,they will congregate there during the day.

Make sure you kill them, if you simply remove them they will return, though obviously it may take a while. Beer traps are also good but it seems a bit of a waste.

You use the cheapest lager going, they aren't CAMRA members

Or you can just get a packet of yeast. "

Or a packet of dry roasted peanuts for the full pub experience

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet


"Hand pick by torchlight or if you'd rather be down the pub randomly place slightly elevated flat stones around the garden,they will congregate there during the day.

Make sure you kill them, if you simply remove them they will return, though obviously it may take a while. Beer traps are also good but it seems a bit of a waste.

You use the cheapest lager going, they aren't CAMRA members

Or you can just get a packet of yeast.

Or a packet of dry roasted peanuts for the full pub experience "

Nah that just makes them fart

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By *xperimentalistMan
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

Just watch out for the immortal snail that is hunting you down and kills you if it touches you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Epsom salts work

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By *onygirlieWoman
over a year ago

Leicestershire

Ok I know it’s sad but was watching gardeners world new tip from nursery that specialised in hostas. If in pots sit them in a metal tray or similar, they had them in small frying pans! And or boil up garlic in water and then dilute the resulting substance with 5L of water and spray on plants weekly.

Don’t ever chuck them over the fence as they come back they are territorial!

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By *xperimentalistMan
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

Catch them, put them in a well sealed and labelled bag and then put them in the freezer for a few days. Then dispose of in your garden waste bin.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


"My garden looks beautiful but after the rains, yes they (slugs and snails) are back.

Tried all the organic controls, even nightly hunts. Hate to use pellets.

What other methods do gardeners swear by ?beer in a cup works or frogs "

Frogs in a cup..

Theyre bound to hoppit..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hand pick by torchlight or if you'd rather be down the pub randomly place slightly elevated flat stones around the garden,they will congregate there during the day.

Make sure you kill them, if you simply remove them they will return, though obviously it may take a while. Beer traps are also good but it seems a bit of a waste.

You use the cheapest lager going, they aren't CAMRA members "

How do you know? Just because they don't have pockets for their membership cards.

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By *hortarseWoman
over a year ago

Norfolk


"Catch them, put them in a well sealed and labelled bag and then put them in the freezer for a few days. Then dispose of in your garden waste bin. "

Or put them in a envelope and post them to someone else you don't like

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Catch them, put them in a well sealed and labelled bag and then put them in the freezer for a few days. Then dispose of in your garden waste bin. "

Or, put them in your bin alive and get someone to put you in a bag and shove you in the bloody freezer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My garden looks beautiful but after the rains, yes they (slugs and snails) are back.

Tried all the organic controls, even nightly hunts. Hate to use pellets.

What other methods do gardeners swear by ?beer in a cup works or frogs

Frogs in a cup..

Theyre bound to hoppit.. "
rivet rivet

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By *orksRockerMan
over a year ago

Bradford

I'm having a similar problem with cats. They have recently decided my garden is their toilet. I used to love moggies but chase them every time I see them.. Any recommends on that too?

And no, I'm not getting a dig, another cat or a pellet gun. (not serious suggestion from friends at work)

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet


"I'm having a similar problem with cats. They have recently decided my garden is their toilet. I used to love moggies but chase them every time I see them.. Any recommends on that too?

And no, I'm not getting a dig, another cat or a pellet gun. (not serious suggestion from friends at work) "

CDs dangling scare them apparently, I'd imagine Coldplay ones would be most effective

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

Can anyone tell me why I get slugs in my kitchen and what’s the best way to get rid of them

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By *orksRockerMan
over a year ago

Bradford

. Oh you are such a Meanie the Minx

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet


"Can anyone tell me why I get slugs in my kitchen and what’s the best way to get rid of them "

Oh don't, they come in to mine occasionally, trod on one with bare feet...urgh argh urk!

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon


"Can anyone tell me why I get slugs in my kitchen and what’s the best way to get rid of them

Oh don't, they come in to mine occasionally, trod on one with bare feet...urgh argh urk! "

I trod on one the other night in bare feet I wasn’t impressed lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"There is only one tried and tested method...

Physically removing them and launching them over next doors fence"

They come back though after 6 weeks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Can anyone tell me why I get slugs in my kitchen and what’s the best way to get rid of them "

Salt round the door and bottoms of cupboards

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By *carlet_heavenWoman
over a year ago

somewhere in the sticks

Crushed egg shells on top of a ring of coffee grounds is wonderfully effective.

You have to make sure that they are placed right at the base of the plant & none of the leaves of the plant are touching the ground outside of the ring otherwise slugs will use it like a bridge.

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By *xperimentalistMan
over a year ago

East Yorkshire


"Can anyone tell me why I get slugs in my kitchen and what’s the best way to get rid of them

Oh don't, they come in to mine occasionally, trod on one with bare feet...urgh argh urk! "

Not sure if that is worse than standing on one in your socks??

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Great ideas folks. Thanks x

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

This thread reminded me of Meli when she posts rude things.

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By *ibblingnewtWoman
over a year ago

by the sea

I once found a monster slug we called him slippy he had a tiger print on his back, never seen one that size 6 inch

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Coffee grounds. Google it. Also good for the more acidic loving plants as they lower the pH a little. Any local coffee shop will give you a bagful for free (take your own bag!) They also blend in better with the surrounding soil.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Flame thrower that tends to work just watch your toes

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Coffee grounds. Google it. Also good for the more acidic loving plants as they lower the pH a little. Any local coffee shop will give you a bagful for free (take your own bag!) They also blend in better with the surrounding soil."

I've read that the caffeine is bad for the plants. Have you found it has any bad effects?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Coffee grounds. Google it. Also good for the more acidic loving plants as they lower the pH a little. Any local coffee shop will give you a bagful for free (take your own bag!) They also blend in better with the surrounding soil.

I've read that the caffeine is bad for the plants. Have you found it has any bad effects? "
yes they can't sleep

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Coffee grounds. Google it. Also good for the more acidic loving plants as they lower the pH a little. Any local coffee shop will give you a bagful for free (take your own bag!) They also blend in better with the surrounding soil.

I've read that the caffeine is bad for the plants. Have you found it has any bad effects? "

I haven't used it in the UK, but back home my garden soil is quite alkaline so the coffee grounds actually help some of the flowering plants (I think!)

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By *osie xWoman
over a year ago

wolverhampton

Planting marigolds keeps them away, apparently they hate them

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Coffee grounds. Google it. Also good for the more acidic loving plants as they lower the pH a little. Any local coffee shop will give you a bagful for free (take your own bag!) They also blend in better with the surrounding soil.

I've read that the caffeine is bad for the plants. Have you found it has any bad effects? yes they can't sleep "

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

by the big field


"There is only one tried and tested method...

Physically removing them and launching them over next doors fence"

I find next door but one is better- they have a large veg patch

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By *uzukiNo1Woman
over a year ago

Rhyl


"There is only one tried and tested method...

Physically removing them and launching them over next doors fence"

Hahahaha definitely.....I do it all the time .....

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

by the big field


"Can anyone tell me why I get slugs in my kitchen and what’s the best way to get rid of them "

They come from under the floor, and slither under the gap of the skirting. You need to seal the floor with tiles, Lino or laminate to close the gaps (they often come in attracted to cat/dog food or the bin)

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Copper barriers have worked for me.

Keeping pots etc separate is important, so they can't move from one to another.

Iron pellets have worked too.

I would not bother trying coffee grounds ! Found it limited

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central


"There is only one tried and tested method...

Physically removing them and launching them over next doors fence

Hahahaha definitely.....I do it all the time ..... "

They can return over such a short distance. You are better taking them for half a mile plus imo

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By *ackandJill1Couple
over a year ago

Leeds


"There is only one tried and tested method...

Physically removing them and launching them over next doors fence"

Slugs and snails actually have an in built homing beacon so they eventually find their way back

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By *uzukiNo1Woman
over a year ago

Rhyl


"There is only one tried and tested method...

Physically removing them and launching them over next doors fence

Slugs and snails actually have an in built homing beacon so they eventually find their way back "

Noooooo way! Really?

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By *inkyfun2013Couple
over a year ago

lewisham


"Planting marigolds keeps them away, apparently they hate them"

Nooo, they LOVE marigolds! Can strip a plant in minutes.

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By *inkyfun2013Couple
over a year ago

lewisham

Sometimes I use Sluggo - it's non toxic to birds and fish. Sometimes I go out with my snail stick and kill them. I then leave the bods for the birds - our blackbirds feast on them.

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By *uzukiNo1Woman
over a year ago

Rhyl


"Sometimes I use Sluggo - it's non toxic to birds and fish. Sometimes I go out with my snail stick and kill them. I then leave the bods for the birds - our blackbirds feast on them. "

I'm getting a snail stick.......no chance I'm taking them on a road trip in my car

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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago

Hillside desolate


"Sometimes I use Sluggo - it's non toxic to birds and fish. Sometimes I go out with my snail stick and kill them. I then leave the bods for the birds - our blackbirds feast on them. "

You've hit the snail on the head

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By *ackandJill1Couple
over a year ago

Leeds


"There is only one tried and tested method...

Physically removing them and launching them over next doors fence

Slugs and snails actually have an in built homing beacon so they eventually find their way back

Noooooo way! Really?"

I kid you not!! They also have thousands of teeth like miniature sharks pmsl totally freaked my Mum out with this info as soon as I learnt it haha she has a phobia

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Planting marigolds keeps them away, apparently they hate them"
the marigold thing doesn't work nothing really works, frogs are effective but the best way I found was to go out every morning when they're active with a long sharp knife and skewer them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Encourage hedgehogs to visit your garden

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Encourage hedgehogs to visit your garden"
a friend has a mother and four baby hedgehogs in corner of garden and she feeds them lol

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By *uzukiNo1Woman
over a year ago

Rhyl


"There is only one tried and tested method...

Physically removing them and launching them over next doors fence

Slugs and snails actually have an in built homing beacon so they eventually find their way back

Noooooo way! Really?

I kid you not!! They also have thousands of teeth like miniature sharks pmsl totally freaked my Mum out with this info as soon as I learnt it haha she has a phobia "

Jesus h, I think I've got a phobia now!

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