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Welcome to the Big Bug Hunt 2017 international research project newsletter! | ||||||||
The best methods of stopping pests are often the simplest. And they
don’t get much simpler than barriers – of row covers, insect mesh,
butterfly netting, or of targeted defenses such as cabbage collars. All
barriers work by physically barring pests entry to our crops, so you can
be certain of a wholesome harvest.
Barriers are a non-invasive and completely organic way to control pests. In the future we hope you’ll be able to target pests even more effectively using our pest prediction service. We’re still collecting the data we need to develop this and with your help we can get there faster. Please let us know of any bugs you find in your garden, and a big thank you if you’ve already contributed – you’re really making a difference. |
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3 Natural Ways to Control Slugs1. Pick: The most effective way to control slugs is to search for them and pick them off your plants. At night, by flashlight, is the best time to do it.2. Trap: Set up slug traps. Sink a beer-filled container into the ground to its rim. Regularly dispose of drowned slugs and top up the beer. 3. Block: Lay barriers of materials that slugs will find difficult to cross. Wood ash and copper are particularly good. Make a ring around vulnerable plants. ![]() |
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![]() Ones to WatchFour bugs up to no good! Have you seen them in your garden? |
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Learn more about these and other pests, plus beneficial bugs here. | ||||||||
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Thanks for connecting with us. If you have any further questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to get in touch via our contact form. | ||||||||
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