poohbear 1,360 Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-36955080 I got these buggers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Me to, go out slug hunting most wet/damp nights, last night it was 12 slugs and 2 snails, still get some damage though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ValuerJim 277 Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 We were having this discussion the other week. If all the slugs in the world disappeared overnight, what would be the consequences for the planet? And wasps? We couldn't come to a firm conclusion, so just went back to downing our pints. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 I read somewhere to put a saucer of beer down. Set it into the ground so they can get into it. Apparently they love the smell and will get in and drown. What a way to go! :-) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Beer traps sometimes work, but what a waste of beer. 10 minutes with a sharp pointy stick works better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,531 Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Is the Slug and Lettuce closed or is it just the one at the back entrance to Broad Marsh Centre that closed? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Be careful - the sluggophiles will be urging our government to introduce "hate-crime" legislation to prosecute you sluggophobes. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 When section 50 is filled out..you can kill 'em all you like! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beduth 202 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I have the definitive book '50 Ways to Kill a Slug' by Sarah Ford. I've just been on to eBay and find there are 57 adverts for this publication. It is really funny but has a serious side also. The dam things are hermaphrodites (male and female reproductive systems) and can mate with themselves where and when ever. What chance have we got? I also go out on a nightly patrol with bucket, torch and trowel. I send mine 'on holiday' with a deft flick onto the dry road tarmac. By the time they're back to green pastures they're out of slim lubrication and the traffic gets them in the morning. I did once leave out the book on the front lawn to see if they would read and take fright but no, they ate the first six pages. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Can't kill owt,so collect them up and put em on my neighbours garden............... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 #4 What a pity yellow jackets don't like beer, Loppy. Or perhaps they do! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 That would be too nice a way to go for them, Jill. I've got other plans. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 #13 Don't mess with Loppy! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 #12. And you a religious man, Loppy. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Nowt in the Bible says I can't defend meself. Lol. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 # 15 I suspect that where yellow jackets are concerned, if you turn the other cheek, you'll get stung on it! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Yes, right through your pants if you're not careful. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beduth 202 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I thought Yellow Jackets patrolled school crossings. The sort that jumped out from no where; were bad tempered and would bite your head off as soon as look at you. Same thing i'n'it? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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