Eaten by Slugs

Tag: Pest Profile

  • Pest Profile: Aphids

    Pest Profile: Aphids

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    Alex Elderfield
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    From the RHS ExpertsArticle: RHS – https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=181 Common names Aphids, greenfly, blackfly, plant liceScientific name Various – many speciesPlants affected Most plants are susceptibleMain symptoms Poor and distorted growth, sticky honeydew and sooty mouldsMost active Spring to late summer on garden plants; all year round indoors What are aphids? Aphids are sap-sucking true-bugs. They range in size from 1 to 7mm…

  • Pest Profile: Slugs

    Pest Profile: Slugs

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    Alex Elderfield
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    Slugs Slugs are persistent and widespread pests which can cause havoc in the garden, eating holes in leaves, stems, flowers, tubers and bulbs. They can cause damage throughout the year on a wide range of plants, but seedlings and new growth on herbaceous plants in spring are most at risk. See the original article at https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=228 RHS…