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Pest identification?

13 years ago

Can anybody identify these putrid little creatures? They're pretty much destroying the little bush they've invaded. I don't use pesticides, so I'd like to know what they are before I start trying stuff on them.

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Thanks,

Vikki

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marricgardens
13 years ago
Those are pear slugs. I use Safer's End All making sure that I get the entire shrub sprayed.
mamahoohoo
Original Author
13 years ago
Eww. At least I know I'm not killing off an endangered species that can cure epilepsy or something.

Thanks for the info.

Vikki
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