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Hello everyone,
after losing my greenhouse 2 1/2 years ago I am
forced to grow my collection mostly outside. This works reasonably well here in
the favorable coastal California climate. Unfortunately I am now threatened by
extinction due to slug domination.
I have been fighting the good fight, staying away
from highly toxic methods so far, using mostly Sluggo (as well as picking and
squishing with much delight) diligently to battle the slimy pests, but to no
avail. I just can't get a handle on the increasing damage. For example, I have
not seen any Masdevallia flowers in over a year now as the buds turn into prime
slug food immediately after appearing. Even freshly repotted (after thorough
cleaning) plants that I moved to a separated location get attacked within a day
or two. (And, of course it is always the one fresh new growth that gets attacked
over night, setting the plant back another season.)
My plea for help: Is there anything "more vicious"
that I can use to at least get my collection back to ground zero in terms of
slug infestation? If I can't find a solution I am faced with losing all my
Masdevallias as well as a good part of the rest of my plants.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Bettina
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